Murtaza Merali, OD
NPI 1972944189 · Optometrist · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Murtaza Merali, OD is a Optometrist provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1972944189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972944189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT 14558 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
27 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 27 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,027 | 282 |
| Timolol Maleate | 245 | 78 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 153 | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 74 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 41 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 34 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 29 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-16
- Last updated
- 2013-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Murtaza Merali's NPI number?
- Murtaza Merali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972944189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Murtaza Merali's specialty?
- Murtaza Merali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Murtaza Merali located?
- Murtaza Merali's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 E Tachevah Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-5750.
- What is Murtaza Merali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Murtaza Merali is (760) 327-1561.
- Does Murtaza Merali accept Medicare?
- Murtaza Merali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Murtaza Merali's NPI active?
- Yes — Murtaza Merali's NPI (1972944189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.