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Deactivated NPI 1700861648 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert J Merrick , OD

Optometrist • Cheboygan, MI

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Robert Merrick has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date December 14, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date November 13, 2020
Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2005 – 2020)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Merrick, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Cheboygan, MI. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Merrick provided care at the practice location at 118 N HURON ST until profile deactivation on 2020-11-13.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, new patient complete exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

118 N Huron St

Cheboygan, MI 497211625

Telephone 2316273171

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cheboygan, MI

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 13.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Cheboygan, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
20.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
53 53 $133.00 $118.55
92250 Photography of the retina
22 22 $116.00 $62.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $159.00 $143.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901003023

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated November 13, 2020

Record deactivated on November 13, 2020

NPI Profile Active March 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2015

Registered at 118 N HURON ST, CHEBOYGAN, MI 497211625 (Tel: 2316273171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2015

Registered at 118 N HURON ST, PO BOX 327, CHEBOYGAN, MI 497211625 (Tel: 2316273171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 16, 2015

Recorded as ROBERT MERRICK, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2015

Optometrist (License #4901003023 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700861648
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 14, 2005
Last Update: March 16, 2015
Deactivation Date: November 13, 2020

Mailing Address

118 N Huron St, Po Box 327

Cheboygan, MI 497211625

Phone: 2316273171

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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