KARA MERRITT NP
NPI 1013490168
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fresno, CA

Q: What is Kara Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Merritt is 1013490168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2018.

Q: What is Kara Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Merritt was last updated on December 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 13, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85/100

CMS Quality Rating

2335 E KASHIAN LN STE 240, FRESNO, CA 93701(559) 320-0545(559) 320-0550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2024, Feb 2, 2021, Dec 4, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Kara Merritt Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KARA MERRITT NP (NPI 1013490168) is an individual family provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (95009861) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013490168

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameKARA MERRITTCredential: NP

Location Address2335 E KASHIAN LN STE 240Fresno, CA 93701-2211

Mailing Address2625 E Divisadero StFresno, CA 93721-1431 · (559) 443-2682 · Fax (559) 443-2681

Phone(559) 320-0545

Fax(559) 320-0550

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1013490168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 95009861

Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 95009861 (CA)

2335 E KASHIAN LN STE 240, Fresno, CA 93701

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Merritt Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092053678

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190206000543

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Merritt reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Faculty Associates, Inc.

Same address

Emergency Medicine

2823 FRESNO ST
Fresno, CA 93721

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
320 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235537283 (559) 443-2682

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists Of Central California

9.6 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 221
Clovis, CA 93611

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1700610235 (559) 571-1524

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

324 services239 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

172 services129 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

139 services121 patients

Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 93297

This service involves remotely monitoring your heart and blood vessel implant system for up to 30 days. Using advanced technology, healthcare professionals can track the device's performance and your health status, ensuring the system is working optimally for your needs.

113 services39 patients

Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93296

This procedure involves remotely monitoring your pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system. Over a 90-day period, we check the device's performance and your heart's activity. This helps ensure the device is functioning properly and providing the best possible support for your heart health.

100 services64 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

84 services77 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.32 typical visit price

range $58.87 – $176.60

Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.36 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.60

Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.33

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

45.02

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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