Robert J Mertz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fitchburg, WI

Robert J Mertz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin and his current practice location is 3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 661-7200.

Robert J Mertz is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 2157) 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 1174693246.

Contact Information

Robert J Mertz, OD
3051 Cahill Main,
Fitchburg, WI 53711-7109
(608) 661-7200
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRobert J Mertz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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 J Mertz attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174693246
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820077175
  • Enrollment ID: I20040719001337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert J Mertz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174693246NPI-NPPES
38530200MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2157 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin3870489586179

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameGroup Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245260165
PECOS PAC ID: 3870489586
Enrollment ID: O20040227000306

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert J Mertz, OD
1265 John Q Hammons Dr,
Madison, WI 53717-1921

Ph: (608) 251-4156
Robert J Mertz, OD
3051 Cahill Main,
Fitchburg, WI 53711-7109

Ph: (608) 661-7200

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