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Active NPI 1013984681 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen W Merriam , MD

Ophthalmology • Syracuse, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Merriam, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Syracuse, NY. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2001, Dr. Merriam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5792 WIDEWATERS PKWY.

Dr. Merriam is affiliated with Ophthalmology Medical Service Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5792 Widewaters Pkwy

Syracuse, NY 132141847

Telephone 3154224412
Fax 3154224432
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Syracuse, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs -6.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.3 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Syracuse, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merriam (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Syracuse Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
19 19 $95.00 $35.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 16 $180.00 $62.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $265.00 $92.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 227900

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WI 47874

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
34628900 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmology Medical Service Group Inc

550 Harrison St L, Syracuse, NY 132023188

Phone: 3154645230

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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PHDOD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2019

Registered at 5792 WIDEWATERS PKWY, SYRACUSE, NY 132141847 (Tel: 3154224412)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2019

Registered at 5792 WIDEWATERS PKWY, SYRACUSE, NY 132141847 (Tel: 3154224412)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1810 ERIE BLVD E, SYRACUSE, NY 132101230 (Tel: 3154224321)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1810 ERIE BLVD E, SYRACUSE, NY 132101230 (Tel: 3154224321)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN MERRIAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #47874 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013984681
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 02, 2006
Last Update: April 27, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5792 Widewaters Pkwy

Syracuse, NY 132141847

Phone: 3154224412

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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