JAYA BINDU MERUGU MD
NPI 1093979809
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Aiken, SC

Active since July 11, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
655 MEDICAL PARK DR, AIKEN, SC 29801(803) 641-5900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Jaya Bindu Merugu Md NPPES

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

JAYA BINDU MERUGU MD (NPI 1093979809) is an individual psychiatry provider in Aiken, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (34349) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093979809
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJAYA BINDU MERUGUCredential: MD
Location Address655 MEDICAL PARK DRAiken, SC 29801-6415
Mailing Address302 University PkwyAiken, SC 29801-6302 · (803) 641-5900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2015
NPI 1093979809 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in SC · 34349
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
655 MEDICAL PARK DR, Aiken, SC 29801

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid003141004BGA
Medicaid343499SC

Accepted Insurance

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

Jaya Bindu Merugu Md 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 ID9234386863
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120904000271
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
373 services47 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
32 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
27 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29801 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
655 MEDICAL PARK DR, AURORA PAVILION BEHAVIORAL
AIKEN, SC 29801
Social Worker (Clinical)
655 MEDICAL PARK DR
AIKEN, SC 29801
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
655 MEDICAL PARK DR
AIKEN, SC 29801

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 Jaya Merugu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jaya Merugu is 1093979809. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2008.

Where is Jaya Merugu located?

Jaya Merugu practices at 655 Medical Park Dr, Aiken, SC 29801. The listed phone number is (803) 641-5900.

What is Jaya Merugu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Jaya Merugu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jaya Merugu 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.

What insurance does Jaya Merugu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Jaya Merugu 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 Jaya Merugu was last updated on November 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.