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ALEXANDER F MERICLI M.D.
NPI 1023252319
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since April 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2026, Jan 28, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Alexander F Mericli M.d. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER F MERICLI M.D. (NPI 1023252319) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3237) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023252319
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER F MERICLICredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1023252319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q3237
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3479964401TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Alexander F Mericli M.d. 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 ID2668600453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150608000191
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

2

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

Multi-Specialty
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
16 services16 patients

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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Mericli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Mericli is 1023252319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2009.

Where is Alexander Mericli located?

Alexander Mericli practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Alexander Mericli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Alexander Mericli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Mericli is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Mericli's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Mericli reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX) and Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alexander Mericli's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Mericli accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Alexander Mericli as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Mericli was last updated on October 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.