Dr Merlin J Hamer, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Dr Merlin J Hamer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-7989.

Dr Merlin J Hamer is licensed to practice in California (license number A105394) 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 1124233820.

Contact Information

Dr Merlin J Hamer, MD
10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd.,
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-7989
(858) 554-6321



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Merlin J Hamer
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, California
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 Merlin J Hamer attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124233820
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092807792
  • Enrollment ID: I20090402000240

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Merlin J Hamer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124233820NPI-NPPES
200869890MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A105394 (California)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery A105394 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Merlin J Hamer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Merlin J Hamer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Merlin J Hamer, MD
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Ph: (858) 554-7989
Dr Merlin J Hamer, MD
10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd.,
La Jolla, CA 92037

Ph: (858) 554-7989

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Dr. Andrew S. Hyun Bae, DO
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Stephen C Shoemaker, M.D.
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