KRISHNA BHARAT MERAI
NPI 1124524418
Anesthesiology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Krishna Merai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Merai is 1124524418. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Q: What is Krishna Merai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Merai was last updated on August 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since April 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.24/100

CMS Quality Rating

3626 RUFFIN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 565-9666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2022, Jun 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Krishna Bharat Merai NPPES

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

KRISHNA BHARAT MERAI (NPI 1124524418) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A180636) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124524418

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameKRISHNA BHARAT MERAI

Location Address3626 RUFFIN RDSan Diego, CA 92123-1810

Mailing Address3626 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123-1810 · (858) 565-9666

Phone(858) 565-9666

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2022

✔ NPI 1124524418 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A180636

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License ML60863334 (WA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3626 RUFFIN RD, San Diego, CA 92123

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Krishna Bharat Merai 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 ID8224386867

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220920000336

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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

31 services30 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

23 services23 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

15 services15 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

11 services11 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.

79.24/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

75.57

Improvement Activities

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.

THOMAS J. PIETUCH M.D.

Anesthesiology