WILLIAM M. MERRITT MD – NPI #1609070143
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

WILLIAM MERRITT is a physician located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609070143 to WILLIAM MERRITT on June 11, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VX0201X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecologic Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Aug 05, 2009. 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 WILLIAM MERRITT below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM M. MERRITT

NPI Number
1609070143
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM M. MERRITT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
166 STONERIDGE DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29210-8239
Phone: (803) 461-3000 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 2046
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29171-2046
Phone: (803) 461-3000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207VX0201X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecologic Oncology (Primary)		 TX M6290

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM MERRITT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST
      1330 TAYLOR AT MARION ST
      COLUMBIA, SC 29220
    • PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL
      5 MEDICAL PARK
      COLUMBIA, SC 29203

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