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Active NPI 1093718322 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas R. Merritt , MD

Ophthalmology • Grants Pass, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Merritt, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Grants Pass, OR. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1986, Dr. Merritt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1226 NE 7TH ST.

Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Cascade Eyecare Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1226 Ne 7th St

Grants Pass, OR 975261424

Telephone 5414766636
Fax 5414766690
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cascade Eyecare Center Pc Facility NPI 1295758696

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Grants Pass, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +15.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Grants Pass, OR (341 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merritt (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Grants Pass Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
350 342 $346.00 $122.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
66 66 $210.00 $35.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
60 52 $244.00 $87.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
48 46 $350.00 $125.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
47 47 $171.00 $62.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
43 43 $411.00 $146.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 18 $247.00 $88.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $407.85 $162.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OR MD16756

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
009477 (OR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cascade Eyecare Center Pc

1226 Ne 7th St, Grants Pass, OR 975261424

Phone: 5414766636

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104116532

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1346240272

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

NPI 1376546614

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1760489991

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Matthew Fullmer , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1841786829

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1912071036

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 06, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2011

Registered at 1226 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR 975261424 (Tel: 5414766636)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2011

Registered at 1226 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR 975261424 (Tel: 5414766636)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2011

Recorded as DOUGLAS MERRITT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #MD16756 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093718322
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2005
Last Update: July 06, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1226 Ne 7th St

Grants Pass, OR 975261424

Phone: 5414766636

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