Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Robert M. Merritt

MD · Otolaryngology · Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
160 E LAKE HOWARD DR
Winter Haven, FL 33881
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 34+ Years Practicing
3.6K
Medicare Patients / yr
34
Procedures Billed
34
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Merritt

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Merritt is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 33881, FL — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (863) 299-1251 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Merritt Does

Dr. Merritt served 3,562 Medicare patients across 11,034 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 199% above the average Otolaryngology in Florida (1,191 patients across 518 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)3,241157
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)1,65842
Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)1,65842
Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)66188
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)547460

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Merritt billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Merritt is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Adventhealth Sebring

Sebring, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Clermont, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Winter Haven Hospital

Winter Haven, FL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Merritt practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Merritt offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 160 E LAKE HOWARD DR, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 299-1251

Area Safety Grade

A-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

39 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

74.4933

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 33881, FL

If Dr. Merritt isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 33881, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Charles R. BrookerOtolaryngology3.0K2.2 mi
Michael M. StuartOtolaryngology2.4K2.2 mi
Richard A. BeckOtolaryngology66414.1 mi
Andrew ChengOtolaryngology14.1 mi
Larry L. BaileyOtolaryngology14.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Merritt takes three steps:

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Robert M. Merritt: Common Questions

Does Dr. Merritt accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Merritt is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Merritt depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 33881, FL →
Where is Dr. Merritt's office?
Dr. Merritt practices at 160 E LAKE HOWARD DR, Winter Haven, FL 33881. Phone: (863) 299-1251.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Merritt accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (863) 299-1251 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 33881, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Merritt offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Merritt as offering telehealth. Call the office at (863) 299-1251 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Merritt?
Dr. Merritt graduated in 1992 and has been practicing for approximately 34 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Merritt treated 3,562 Medicare patients across 34 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Merritt is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (863) 299-1251 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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