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Dr. Murtaza Merali, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1972944189

Dr. Murtaza Merali, OD is an Optometry in Palm Springs, California. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with North Cascade Eye Associates Ps, an 11-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2013
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E-101
Palm Springs, CA 92262-5750
Phone: (760) 327-1561
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OPT 14558 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1972944189
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 16, 2013
Last updated in NPPESOctober 30, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice North Cascade Eye Associates Ps — 11 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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