MERLINE COVINGTON DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP
NPI 1104460930
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Hollister, CA

Q: What is Merline Covington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merline Covington is 1104460930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2019.

Q: What is Merline Covington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merline Covington was last updated on November 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 November 05, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

901 SUNSET DR STE 4, HOLLISTER, CA 95023(831) 266-4505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2025, Nov 20, 2024, Jan 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Merline Covington Dnp, Pmhnp-bc, Fnp NPPES

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

MERLINE COVINGTON DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP (NPI 1104460930) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Hollister, California, licensed in California (2023193280) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104460930

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X

Provider Legal NameMERLINE COVINGTONCredential: DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP

Location Address901 SUNSET DR STE 4Hollister, CA 95023-5613

Mailing Address414 4th St Ste DWoodland, CA 95695-4000 · (530) 406-7993

Phone(831) 266-4505

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateNovember 5, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1104460930 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LP0808X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 2023193280

901 SUNSET DR STE 4, Hollister, CA 95023

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1450 Lincoln Ave Ste 101Salinas, CA 93901-2652 · Phone (831) 269-5288

Location 2414 4th St Ste DWoodland, CA 95695-4000 · Phone (530) 406-7993

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

Merline Covington Dnp, Pmhnp-bc, Fnp 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 ID1658707559

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200213001355

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 4

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.

454 services238 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.

177 services151 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

137 services137 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.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95023 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

$107.20 typical visit price

range $70.72 – $207.37

Typical copayment $26.80 (range $17.68 – $51.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$122.36 typical visit price

range $24.01 – $170.46

Typical copayment $30.59 (range $6.00 – $42.61)

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.

96.5/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.34

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

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