JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) – Optometrist, NPI 1972601912

JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Amherst, Massachusetts. specializing in Optometrist. They hold the professional credentials O.D.. They hold a License No. 3359 (MA). The NPI Number for JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) is 1972601912

Main info

Male
Name
JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)
NPI
1972601912
Phone
(413) 256-5501
Address
31 Hall Dr
Enumeration Date
21 September 2006
Last Update Date
17 March 2018
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience52
Completeness75
Years active:19State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

Provider Addresses for JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)

  • 31 Hall Dr

    Amherst, MA 010022751

    Phone: (413) 256-5501

    Fax: (413) 256-4466

    Type: Location

  • 70 Main St

    Florence, MA 010621466

    Phone: (413) 586-8400

    Fax: (413) 585-5463

    Type: Location

  • 329, Conway Street, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, 01301, United States

    GREENFIELD, MA 013011521

    Phone: (413) 774-6301

    Fax: (413) 772-3395

    Type: Mailing

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

Loading prescription activity...

Open Payments (CMS)

No Open Payments data available for this provider.

This can happen when there are no reportable CMS Open Payments records.

Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

Source: CMS public data · Not endorsed by CMS ·

Educational use only—not medical, billing, or legal advice.

PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2005-12-15

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20051215000319IOptometryMATBD

What to do next

  • No action required while the due date shows TBD.
  • Check the CMS Revalidation Lookup Tool periodically — CMS updates the list about every 60 days.
  • Do not submit a revalidation application in PECOS until CMS publishes a concrete due date.

Verify on CMS Revalidation Lookup Tool

Prepare CMS-855 application → · Look up this NPI in PECOS → · Verify on CMS PECOS

Medicare Utilization (FFS)

Source: CMS public data · Not endorsed by CMS · Beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed in source data ·

Educational use only—not medical, billing, or legal advice.

No Medicare fee-for-service utilization data available for this provider in our database.

Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 01002)

Loading plans...

Provider's Procedures

JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) performs procedures in Optometrist. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
OPTOMETRYMA92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient3636
OPTOMETRYMA92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions5245

Reviews

All reviews are moderated before publication. Reviews reflect users' opinions; we do not verify the accuracy of individual reviews.

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience — your opinion helps families compare providers.

Frequently asked questions

What is JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)'s NPI number?
JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)'s NPI is 1972601912 — the number used across U.S. healthcare to identify this provider.
Is JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) shown as active in public data?
Registry records indicate JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) maintains an active NPI.
What expertise is attributed to JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)?
JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.)'s specialty line reads Optometrist. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
Is JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) located near Amherst?
JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) currently maps to Amherst, Massachusetts in this extract.
When was this NPI issued?
Enumeration for JAMES IRA MERLIN (O.D.) is noted as September 21, 2006 where the registry provides it.

Similar Providers

Lifetime Center For Family Health, 630, Plantation Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
NPI: 1932183241
150 INFIRMARY WAY
NPI: 1609833870

UMASS HEALTH SERVICES AMHERST

Family Medicine Physician
University Health Services, 150, Infirmary Way, Central Residential Area, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 01003, United States
NPI: 1487688677

VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP, P.C.

Family Medicine Physician
70 Main St
NPI: 1912924705
University Health Services, 150, Infirmary Way, Central Residential Area, Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, 01003, United States
NPI: 1427114958
22 University Dr
NPI: 1760549117
University Health Services, 150, Infirmary Way, Central Residential Area, Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, 01003, United States
NPI: 1104009794
Valley Medical Group, 31, Hall Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts, 01004, United States
NPI: 1609108109
70 Main St
NPI: 1235427360