DR. CAT L. MERRITT OD
NPI 1831346022
Optometrist in Creswell, OR

Active since August 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
281 W OREGON AVE, CRESWELL, OR 97426(541) 895-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Cat L. Merritt Od NPPES

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

DR. CAT L. MERRITT OD (NPI 1831346022) is an individual optometrist in Creswell, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (2718ATI) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831346022
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAT L. MERRITTCredential: OD
Location Address281 W OREGON AVECreswell, OR 97426-9605
Mailing Address281 W Oregon Ave, P.o. Box 688Creswell, OR 97426-9605 · (541) 895-3937
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2008
NPI 1831346022 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 OR · 2718ATI
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.
281 W OREGON AVE, Creswell, OR 97426

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. Cat L. Merritt 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 ID6204990047
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090123000020
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97426 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
$126.25 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $31.56 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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 3

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
281 W OREGON AVE
CRESWELL, OR 97426
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
281 W OREGON AVE
CRESWELL, OR 97426
Massage Therapist
281 W OREGON AVE
CRESWELL, OR 97426

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 Cat Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cat Merritt is 1831346022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2008.

Where is Cat Merritt located?

Cat Merritt practices at 281 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426. The listed phone number is (541) 895-3937.

What is Cat Merritt's specialty?

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

Is Cat Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cat 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 Cat Merritt accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Cat 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 Cat Merritt was last updated on September 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.