Physician Profile
Jennifer H. Merritt, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merritt
Jennifer H. Merritt, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Little River, SC specializing in ophthalmology. Jennifer trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Jennifer provided 5,954 services to 3,881 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1710050471.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 280-8779
- Email not available
Practice Locations
90 CEDAR LIGHT LN
Little River, SC 29566
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
5,954 services · 3,881 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
384 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
175 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
77 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
548 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
521 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
442 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
432 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
399 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
218 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
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 — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 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 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Jennifer H. Merritt?
Jennifer H. Merritt is an eye doctor in Little River, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Jennifer H. Merritt's address?
Jennifer H. Merritt is listed at 90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, SC 29566. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer H. Merritt?
The number on file is (843) 280-8779. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jennifer H. Merritt?
Jennifer H. Merritt's National Provider Identifier is 1710050471. 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
Where did Jennifer H. Merritt train?
Jennifer H. Merritt attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jennifer H. Merritt have?
Jennifer H. Merritt has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Jennifer H. Merritt perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Jennifer H. Merritt performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; 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 photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jennifer H. Merritt's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jennifer H. Merritt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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