Dr Benjamin F Merrifield, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Olympia, WA

Dr Benjamin F Merrifield, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Olympia, Washington. He went to Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Puget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc and his current practice location is 209 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 413-8250.

Dr Benjamin F Merrifield is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00044510) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083695167.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin F Merrifield, MD
209 Lilly Rd Ne,
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 413-8250
(360) 413-8830



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin F Merrifield
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience26 Years
Location209 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Benjamin F Merrifield attended and graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083695167
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901845999
  • Enrollment ID: I20050428000941

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin F Merrifield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083695167NPI-NPPES
MD00044510OtherWAMD LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD00044510 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Puget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc175927825257

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Entity NamePuget Sound Gastroenterology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689646838
PECOS PAC ID: 1759278252
Enrollment ID: O20040301000478

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Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Clinical Practice Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811556442
PECOS PAC ID: 2062770605
Enrollment ID: O20191025001578

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benjamin F Merrifield, MD
209 Lilly Rd Ne,
Olympia, WA 98506

Ph: (360) 413-8250
Dr Benjamin F Merrifield, MD
209 Lilly Rd Ne,
Olympia, WA 98506

Ph: (360) 413-8250

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 360-596-4899    Fax: 360-596-4889
Monique C. Semien, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: 360-923-7000    Fax: 360-923-7089
Colleen M Overdorf, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Lilly Rd Ne Ste 201, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: 360-413-8272    
Dr. Philip William Berger, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 406 Black Hills Ln Sw, Ste A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-754-1737    Fax: 360-704-3408
Mr. Robert Love Huck, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 Lilly Rd Ne Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98503
Phone: 360-413-8272    Fax: 360-413-8878
Dr. Ngozi Achebe,
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3900 Capitol Mall Dr Sw, Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-754-5858    Fax: 360-704-4751
Dr. Robert C Tomford, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 500 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite 203, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: 360-413-8121    Fax: 360-413-8865

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