Brian Merlino, O.D.
NPI 1841418555 · Optometrist · Palm Harbor, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Merlino, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Palm Harbor, FL (NPI 1841418555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841418555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPC3923 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 21 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 13 | 12 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$291 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-20
- Last updated
- 2024-02-26
- Certified
- 2024-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Merlino's NPI number?
- Brian Merlino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841418555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Merlino's specialty?
- Brian Merlino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Brian Merlino located?
- Brian Merlino's practice location on file with NPPES is 30715 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684-4400.
- What is Brian Merlino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Merlino is (727) 785-8645.
- Does Brian Merlino accept Medicare?
- Brian Merlino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Merlino's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Merlino's NPI (1841418555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.