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DR. MURTAZA MERALI OD
NPI 1972944189
Optometrist in Palm Springs, CA

Active since July 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1E-101, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 327-1561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Murtaza Merali Od NPPES

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

DR. MURTAZA MERALI OD (NPI 1972944189) is an individual optometrist in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (OPT 14558) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972944189
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MURTAZA MERALICredential: OD
Location Address555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1E-101Palm Springs, CA 92262-5750
Mailing Address3188 147 StreetSurrey, BRITISH COLUMBIA V4P 3E7 · (604) 790-5786
Phone(760) 327-1561
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2013
✔ NPI 1972944189 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 CA · OPT 14558
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.
555 E TACHEVAH DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINCA103107CA
Medicare PINCA103105CA
Medicare PINCA103106CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Murtaza Merali 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 ID9133353089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260109003115
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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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 20

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

GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOC A MEDICAL GROUP INC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE #1E-104
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-7601
RACHEL MISQUITTA OD
Optometrist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 101E
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-1561
DR. ANDREW JAMES ELLIOTT MD MPH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1W-106
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 864-9092
LISA MONIQUE BODON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W #201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 323-9309
A.LAWSONMD PA, INC
Specialist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, STE. 2E103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-1114
DR. HOWARD JAY CONGRESS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1E 204
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 778-6153
DAVID L. NEUMANN, MD., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Family Medicine
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-6621
DR. MARCELO H KOPPEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-1557

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 Murtaza Merali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Murtaza Merali is 1972944189. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2013.

Where is Murtaza Merali located?

Murtaza Merali practices at 555 E Tachevah Dr Suite 1e-101, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 327-1561.

What is Murtaza Merali's specialty?

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

Is Murtaza Merali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Murtaza Merali 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 Murtaza Merali accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Murtaza Merali 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 Murtaza Merali was last updated on October 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.