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Deactivated NPI 1437268653 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Merlyn L Harger , OD

Optometrist • Deer Park, TX

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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. Merlyn Harger has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date August 30, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date May 10, 2023
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2006 – 2023)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Merlyn Harger, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Deer Park, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Harger provided care at the practice location at 2009 CENTER ST until profile deactivation on 2023-05-10.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2009 Center St

Deer Park, TX 775364161

Telephone 2814794570
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Jerrad Scott Mills Facility NPI 1851416432

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Deer Park, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Deer Park, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX TX2082

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104829464

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated May 10, 2023

Record deactivated on May 10, 2023

NPI Profile Active September 03, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 03, 2008

Registered at 2009 CENTER ST, DEER PARK, TX 775364161 (Tel: 2814794570)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 03, 2008

Registered at 2009 CENTER ST, DEER PARK, TX 775364161 (Tel: 2814794570)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 03, 2008

Recorded as MERLYN HARGER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 03, 2008

Optometrist (License #TX2082 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437268653
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006
Last Update: September 03, 2008
Deactivation Date: May 10, 2023

Mailing Address

2009 Center St

Deer Park, TX 775364161

Phone: 2814794570

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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