Physician Profile
Craig A. Merrill, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merrill
Based in Pismo Beach, CA, Craig A. Merrill, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Craig graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Craig cared for 3,809 Medicare patients across 5,621 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (805) 473-6640
- Email not available
Practice Locations
931 OAK PARK BLVD STE 201
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,621 services · 3,809 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
49 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
31 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
91 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,184 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
701 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
650 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
498 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
376 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Pismo Beach 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Craig A. Merrill's specialty?
Craig A. Merrill is an eye doctor in Pismo Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Craig A. Merrill?
Craig A. Merrill is listed at 931 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Craig A. Merrill?
The number on file is (805) 473-6640. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Merrill's NPI number?
Craig A. Merrill's National Provider Identifier is 1528060746. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Merrill's education?
Craig A. Merrill attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Craig A. Merrill been practicing?
Craig A. Merrill has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Craig A. Merrill known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig A. Merrill performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Craig A. Merrill confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig A. Merrill. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.