DR. LUZ MARCELA MERCHAN MD
NPI 1144514738
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Coral Gables, FL

Active since June 01, 2011PECOS Enrolled
215 GRAND AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33133(305) 441-7179(305) 448-7134 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Luz Marcela Merchan Md NPPES

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

DR. LUZ MARCELA MERCHAN MD (NPI 1144514738) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Coral Gables, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 119301) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144514738
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUZ MARCELA MERCHANCredential: MD
Location Address215 GRAND AVECoral Gables, FL 33133-4841
Mailing Address9021 Sw 94th St, Apt 301Miami, FL 33176-2111 · (917) 504-9441
Fax(305) 448-7134
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2014
✔ NPI 1144514738 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME 119301
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
215 GRAND AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33133

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Luz Marcela Merchan Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Luz Merchan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

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.

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
215 GRAND AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133

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 Luz Merchan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luz Merchan is 1144514738. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2011.

Where is Luz Merchan located?

Luz Merchan practices at 215 Grand Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133. The listed phone number is (305) 441-7179.

What is Luz Merchan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Luz Merchan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luz Merchan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Luz Merchan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luz Merchan reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). The 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 Luz Merchan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luz Merchan accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Wellpoint list Luz Merchan 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 Luz Merchan was last updated on August 6, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.