DR. RICHARD W MERRITT DC
NPI 1124219951
Chiropractor in Dothan, AL
NPI Status: Active since August 07, 2007
Contact Information
1001 TATE DR
DOTHAN, AL
ZIP 36301
Phone: (334) 446-3101
Fax: (334) 446-6237
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 50
- Chiropractor
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About RICHARD MERRITT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Merritt, a provider established in Dothan, Alabama with a medical specialization in Chiropractor and more than 50 years of experience. He graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1976. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124219951 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number CH2541 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1124219951
- Provider Name
- DR. RICHARD W MERRITT DC
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1001 TATE DR DOTHAN, AL 36301
- Location Phone
- (334) 446-3101
- Location Fax
- (334) 446-6237
- Mailing Address
- 1253 W MEMORIAL BLVD LAKELAND, FL 33815
- Mailing Phone
- (863) 687-8165
- Mailing Fax
- (334) 446-6237
- Medical School Name
- PALMER COLLEGE CHIROPRACTIC - DAVENPORT
- Graduation Year
- 1976
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-07-2007
- Last Update Date
- 02-23-2022
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A chiropractor like Richard Merritt helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Chiropractor
- Taxonomy Code
- 111N00000X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- CH2541
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $2 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Richard Merritt is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Richard Merritt is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8123155728
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20210520002284
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
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.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 10 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 59 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 59 = 1 | 1 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1124219951 is valid because the calculated check digit 1 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 4 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1548358989 | DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN THOMPSON JR. D.C. Individual | Chiropractor | 1001 TATE DR DOTHAN, AL 36301 (334) 793-2096 |
| 1760543847 | SANDERS CHIROPRACTIC Organization | Chiropractor | 1001 TATE DR DOTHAN, AL 36301 (334) 793-2096 |
| 1639754997 | MERRITT CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.C. Organization | Chiropractor (Neurology) | 1001 TATE DR DOTHAN, AL 36301 (863) 660-0808 |
| 1093040818 | DR. RODNEY W MERRITT DC Individual | Chiropractor | 1001 TATE DR DOTHAN, AL 36301 (334) 446-3101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124219951, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on August 07, 2007
The provider is located at 1001 Tate Dr Dothan, Al 36301 and the phone number is (334) 446-3101
The provider's speciality is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X
The provider has more than 50 years of experience. He graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1976.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions.
This NPI record was last updated on August 07, 2007. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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