EDWARD J. MERRITT MD – NPI #1043472962
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
EDWARD MERRITT is a physician located in CARLISLE, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043472962 to EDWARD MERRITT on July 01, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 05, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EDWARD MERRITT below.
NPI Profile for
EDWARD J. MERRITT
(about 18 years ago)
CARLISLE, AR 72024 Phone: (870) 552-7303 Fax: (870) 552-7719
AUGUSTA, AR 72006-0497 Phone: (870) 347-2534 Fax: (870) 347-3492
Identifiers for EDWARD MERRITT
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | AR | 117581749 | |
| MEDICAID | AR | 184331001 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
AR | E-6530 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
EDWARD MERRITT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH LITTLE ROCK3333 SPRINGHILL DRIVE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117 - BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-STUTTGART1703 NORTH BUERKLE ST
STUTTGART, AR 72160
- BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH LITTLE ROCK3333 SPRINGHILL DRIVE
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