Robert K Merchant, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Billings, MT

Robert K Merchant, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Billings, Montana. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Billings Clinic, Billings Clinic and his current practice location is 801 N 29th St, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 238-2500.

Robert K Merchant is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 6892) 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 1487754057.

Contact Information

Robert K Merchant, MD
801 N 29th St,
Billings, MT 59101-0905
(406) 238-2500
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert K Merchant
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience41 Years
Location801 N 29th St, Billings, Montana
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:
  • Robert K Merchant attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487754057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264429810
  • Enrollment ID: I20040427000860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert K Merchant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487754057NPI-NPPES
000001761OtherMTBCBS PIN
105123700OtherWYMDCD PIN
0011407OtherMTMDCD PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 6892 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Billings ClinicBillings, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Billings Clinic6002993516659
Billings Clinic6002993516659

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameBillings Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326104845
PECOS PAC ID: 6002993516
Enrollment ID: O20080430000212

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert K Merchant, MD
Po Box 35100,
Billings, MT 59107-5100

Ph: (406) 238-2500
Robert K Merchant, MD
801 N 29th St,
Billings, MT 59101-0905

Ph: (406) 238-2500

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