DR. BRIAN MERLINO O.D.
NPI 1841418555
Optometrist in Palm Harbor, FL

Active since April 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684(727) 785-8645(727) 786-8258 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Brian Merlino O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN MERLINO O.D. (NPI 1841418555) is an individual optometrist in Palm Harbor, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC3923) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841418555
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN MERLINOCredential: O.D.
Location Address30715 US HIGHWAY 19 NPalm Harbor, FL 34684-4400
Mailing Address12438 Bristol Commons CirTampa, FL 33626-2409 · (813) 482-1241
Fax(727) 786-8258
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2024
NPI 1841418555 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 FL · OPC3923
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.

30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid620968800FL

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Brian Merlino O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34684 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 5

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

Optometrist
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Eyewear Supplier
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Eyewear Supplier
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Optometrist
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Optometrist
30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

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 Brian Merlino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Merlino is 1841418555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2007.

Where is Brian Merlino located?

Brian Merlino practices at 30715 Us Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. The listed phone number is (727) 785-8645.

What is Brian Merlino's specialty?

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

Is Brian Merlino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Merlino is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Brian Merlino accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 5 other insurers list Brian Merlino 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 Brian Merlino was last updated on February 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.