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DR. KEVIN S MERLINO D.C.
NPI 1851457097
Chiropractor in Ponte Vedra, FL

Active since December 30, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
212 CORNWALL DR, PONTE VEDRA, FL 32081(201) 248-9609 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, Jul 30, 2023, Jan 4, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Kevin S Merlino D.c. NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN S MERLINO D.C. (NPI 1851457097) is an individual chiropractor in Ponte Vedra, Florida, licensed in Florida (CH13748) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851457097
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN S MERLINOCredential: D.C.
Location Address212 CORNWALL DRPonte Vedra, FL 32081-0126
Mailing Address10870 Us Highway 1 NPonte Vedra, FL 32081-7803 · (201) 248-9609
Phone(201) 248-9609
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCanadian Memorial Chiropractic CollegeGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1851457097 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · CH13748✔ Licensed in NJ · 38MC00573900
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
212 CORNWALL DR, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kevin S Merlino D.c. 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 ID9638331028
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220329002617

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kevin Merlino reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bluewater Wellness Center
3.1 mi
Chiropractor
10870 US HIGHWAY 1 N UNIT 105
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689355869 (201) 248-9609
Bartram Family Chiropractic Inc
7.0 mi
Chiropractor
13720 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD, SUITE 4
Jacksonville, FL 32258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497035141 (904) 268-9100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
191 services21 patients

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 Kevin Merlino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Merlino is 1851457097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2006.

Where is Kevin Merlino located?

Kevin Merlino practices at 212 Cornwall Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. The listed phone number is (201) 248-9609.

What is Kevin Merlino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Kevin Merlino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Merlino 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kevin Merlino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin Merlino reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bluewater Wellness Center (Ponte Vedra, FL) and Bartram Family Chiropractic Inc (Jacksonville, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kevin Merlino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kevin Merlino accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Kevin 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 Kevin Merlino was last updated on August 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.