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METROPOLITAN EYE CENTER
NPI 1467408914
Ophthalmology in St Clair Shores, MI

Active since May 26, 2006CLIA 23D2032346 · Waiver
21711 GREATER MACK AVE, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080(586) 774-0393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Metropolitan Eye Center NPPES

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

METROPOLITAN EYE CENTER (NPI 1467408914) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in St Clair Shores, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 22, 2028 and lists James W Klein, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467408914
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameRICHARD C MERTZ JR MD PC
Location Address21711 GREATER MACK AVESt Clair Shores, MI 48080-2418
Mailing Address21711 Greater Mack AveSt Clair Shores, MI 48080-2418 · (586) 774-0393
Phone(586) 774-0393
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames W KleinMedical Director · (586) 774-0393
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2010
✔ NPI 1467408914 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
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.
21711 GREATER MACK AVE, St Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMetropolitan Eye Center

Other Identifiers 2

Other0218080001MI · Dmerc
Medicare PIN0M01130MI

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 23D2032346

Metrop0litan Eye Center · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Active · expires Jun 22, 2028
CLIA Number23D2032346
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 23, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 22, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMark E. Bernthal
Laboratory Phone(586) 774-0393
Laboratory LocationMetrop0litan Eye Center21711 Greater Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

RICHARD C MERTZ JR MD PC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-0393
JAMES W KLEIN MD
Ophthalmology
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-0393
MARIANN M CHANNELL MD
Ophthalmology
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-0393
ST CLAIR SHORES MI OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-0393
SHOREPOINTE OPTICAL INC
Eyewear Supplier
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-9320
MARK E BERNTHAL OD
Optometrist
21711 GREATER MACK AVE
ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080
Macomb County (586) 774-0393

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 C Mertz Jr MD PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC is 1467408914. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Metropolitan Eye Center.

Where is Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC located?

Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC is located at 21711 Greater Mack Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080. The listed phone number is (586) 774-0393.

What is Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Does Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D2032346) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 22, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Richard C Mertz Jr MD PC 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 C Mertz Jr MD PC was last updated on July 29, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.