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DR. RICHARD W MERRITT DC
NPI 1124219951
Chiropractor in Dothan, AL

Active since August 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1001 TATE DR, DOTHAN, AL 36301(334) 446-3101(334) 446-6237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard W Merritt Dc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD W MERRITT DC (NPI 1124219951) is an individual chiropractor in Dothan, Alabama, licensed in Florida (CH2541) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124219951
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD W MERRITTCredential: DC
Location Address1001 TATE DRDothan, AL 36301-4334
Mailing Address1253 W Memorial BlvdLakeland, FL 33815-0602 · (863) 687-8165 · Fax (863) 687-1807
Phone(334) 446-3101
Fax(334) 446-6237
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - DavenportGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1124219951 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · CH2541
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1001 TATE DR, Dothan, AL 36301
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard W Merritt Dc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8123155728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210520002284
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
327 services26 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. RODNEY W MERRITT DC
Chiropractor
1001 TATE DR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Houston County (334) 446-3101
DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN THOMPSON JR. D.C.
Chiropractor
1001 TATE DR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Houston County (334) 793-2096
MERRITT CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.C.
Chiropractor (Neurology)
1001 TATE DR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Houston County (863) 660-0808
SANDERS CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractor
1001 TATE DR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Houston County (334) 793-2096

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Merritt is 1124219951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2007.

Where is Richard Merritt located?

Richard Merritt practices at 1001 Tate Dr, Dothan, AL 36301. The listed phone number is (334) 446-3101.

What is Richard Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Richard Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Merritt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Merritt accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Merritt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Merritt was last updated on February 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.