DR. KRISTI MARIE MERCHANT OD
NPI 1669213666
Optometrist in Harlan, IA

Active since June 04, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
620 MARKET ST, HARLAN, IA 51537(712) 755-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kristi Marie Merchant Od NPPES

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

DR. KRISTI MARIE MERCHANT OD (NPI 1669213666) is an individual optometrist in Harlan, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (126785) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Sergeant Bluff, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669213666
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTI MARIE MERCHANTCredential: OD
Location Address620 MARKET STHarlan, IA 51537-1412
Mailing Address105 Gaul DrSergeant Bluff, IA 51054-8973 · (712) 943-9400
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2024
NPI 1669213666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in IA · 126785
Definition
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.
620 MARKET ST, Harlan, IA 51537

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1105 Gaul DrSergeant Bluff, IA 51054-8973 · Phone (712) 943-9400

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristi Marie Merchant Od 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 ID9931645488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722000801
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.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51537 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Optometrist
620 MARKET ST
HARLAN, IA 51537
Optometrist
620 MARKET ST
HARLAN, IA 51537

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 Kristi Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Merchant is 1669213666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2024.

Where is Kristi Merchant located?

Kristi Merchant practices at 620 Market St, Harlan, IA 51537. The listed phone number is (712) 755-2020.

What is Kristi Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kristi Merchant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristi Merchant 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 Kristi Merchant accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 10 other insurers list Kristi Merchant 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 Kristi Merchant was last updated on June 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.