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MEDMERICA DISCOUNT PHARMACY
NPI 1770626624
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Brooklyn, MD

Active since February 14, 2007CLIA 21D2244377 · Waiver
5003 RITCHIE HWY, BROOKLYN, MD 21225(443) 283-8400(443) 893-7145 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Medmerica Discount Pharmacy NPPES

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

MEDMERICA DISCOUNT PHARMACY (NPI 1770626624) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Brooklyn, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 30, 2027 and lists Ajay Khanna, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770626624
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameEASTERN PHARMACEUTICALS
Location Address5003 RITCHIE HWYBrooklyn, MD 21225-3048
Mailing Address5003 Ritchie HwyBrooklyn, MD 21225-3048 · (443) 283-8400 · Fax (443) 893-7145
Phone(443) 283-8400
Fax(443) 893-7145
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAjay KhannaPresident · (443) 283-8400
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2012
✔ NPI 1770626624 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License✔ Licensed in MD · P04195
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
5003 RITCHIE HWY, Brooklyn, MD 21225
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedmerica Discount Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid003621800MD
Other2132277Ncpdp Number
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5538910001Federal Medicare Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health 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 21D2244377

Medmerica Discount Pharmacy · Brooklyn, MD
Active · expires Nov 30, 2027
CLIA Number21D2244377
Laboratory TypePharmacy
Certificate Effective DateDecember 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAjay Khanna
Laboratory Phone(443) 283-8400
Laboratory LocationMedmerica Discount Pharmacy5003 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 13

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Medmerica Discount Pharmacy carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Medmerica Discount Pharmacy

DMEPOS supplier · Brooklyn, MDOperated by Eastern Pharmaceuticals
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Medmerica Discount Pharmacy agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20577035
Medicare Participant SinceOctober 10, 2005
Supplier Location5003 Ritchie HwyBrooklyn, MD 21225
Supplier Specialties
Orthotic Personnel Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
(TENS) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators and/or Supplies
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the relief of acute post-operative pain
Canes and/or Crutches
Standard Canes, Quad Canes, Offset Canes, Standard Crutches, Forearm Crutches
Walkers
Standard Walkers, Wheeled Walkers, Folding Walker
Orthoses: Prefabricated (Non-Custom Fabricated)
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MR. JAMES NICHOLAS CIANOS JR. RPH
Pharmacist
5003 RITCHIE HWY
BROOKLYN, MD 21225
Baltimore City (443) 283-8400
OLUWASEUN OGUNWUYI
Pharmacist
5003 RITCHIE HWY
BROOKLYN, MD 21225
Baltimore City (410) 636-1316
DR. AJAY KHANNA PHARMD
Pharmacist
5003 RITCHIE HWY
BROOKLYN, MD 21225
Baltimore City (443) 283-8400

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 Eastern Pharmaceuticals's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eastern Pharmaceuticals is 1770626624. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2007. The provider is doing business as Medmerica Discount Pharmacy.

Where is Eastern Pharmaceuticals located?

Eastern Pharmaceuticals is located at 5003 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225. The listed phone number is (443) 283-8400.

What is Eastern Pharmaceuticals's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Eastern Pharmaceuticals accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Medmerica Discount Pharmacy accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Eastern Pharmaceuticals hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 21D2244377) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Eastern Pharmaceuticals accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 48 other insurers list Eastern Pharmaceuticals 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 Eastern Pharmaceuticals was last updated on April 20, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.