Quick answers
- Does Helen A. Merritt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen A. Merritt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Helen A. Merritt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 4,625 services for Helen A. Merritt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helen A. Merritt's NPI number?
- 1790075927. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Helen A. Merritt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 399 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,625 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (J0588)3,668 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)178 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)123 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)114 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Helen A. Merritt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helen A. Merritt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian HospitDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450889
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen A. Merritt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1625 N US, 75 Oculoplastic Assoc of TxSherman, TX 75090 (214) 369‑0555
- 1708 Coit Rd, Suite 200Plano, TX 75075 (214) 369‑0555
- 8230 Walnut Hill LnDallas, TX 75231 (214) 369‑0555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen A. Merritt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oculoplastic Associates of Texas PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oculoplastic Associates of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790075927 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians