DR. VENKAT BHARADWAJ MERUVA DO
NPI 1043950405
Hospitalist in Humble, TX

Active since March 31, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W, HUMBLE, TX 77338(281) 540-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2026, Dec 15, 2025, Oct 11, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Venkat Bharadwaj Meruva Do NPPES

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

DR. VENKAT BHARADWAJ MERUVA DO (NPI 1043950405) is an individual hospitalist provider in Humble, Texas, licensed in Texas (V9368) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043950405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENKAT BHARADWAJ MERUVACredential: DO
Location Address18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103WHumble, TX 77338-4217
Mailing Address920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300Houston, TX 77024-2314
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, BradentonGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2026
NPI 1043950405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · V9368
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License V9368 (TX)
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W, Humble, TX 77338

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 19250 Pinecroft Dr # N2101Shenandoah, TX 77380-3218 · Phone (713) 897-2307
Location 21635 North Loop WHouston, TX 77008-1532 · Phone (713) 867-2066
Location 3921 Gessner Rd Ste 317Houston, TX 77024-2501 · Phone (713) 242-3768

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Venkat Bharadwaj Meruva Do 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 ID8729475546
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251230004027
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77338 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Family Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Hospitalist
18951 N MEMORIAL DR STE 103W
HUMBLE, TX 77338

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 Venkat Meruva's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkat Meruva is 1043950405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2022.

Where is Venkat Meruva located?

Venkat Meruva practices at 18951 N Memorial Dr Ste 103W, Humble, TX 77338. The listed phone number is (281) 540-7700.

What is Venkat Meruva's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Venkat Meruva enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkat Meruva 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkat Meruva was last updated on January 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.