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DR. RICHARD ALFONSO MERINO MD
NPI 1174628317
Internal Medicine in Poway, CA

Active since September 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
15721 POMERADO RD, POWAY, CA 92064(858) 485-6644(858) 485-0371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Alfonso Merino Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD ALFONSO MERINO MD (NPI 1174628317) is an individual internal medicine provider in Poway, California, licensed in California (G36036) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174628317
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD ALFONSO MERINOCredential: MD
Location Address15721 POMERADO RDPoway, CA 92064-2021
Mailing Address823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, CA 92102-4541 · (619) 906-4623 · Fax (619) 906-4564
Phone(858) 485-6644
Fax(858) 485-0371
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1174628317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G36036
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
15721 POMERADO RD, Poway, CA 92064
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINA89610CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWG36036CA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Alfonso Merino 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92064 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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 7

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

VIRTUE MEDICAL
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (949) 973-3704
DR. ALAN ANTHONY SCHOENGOLD M.D.
Internal Medicine
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-6644
NORTH COUNTY INTERNISTS MEDICAL CORPORATION
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-7454
NORTH COUNTY INTERNISTS, MEDICAL CORP.
Internal Medicine
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-6644
MONICA ORMSBY, MD INC
Internal Medicine
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 618-1734
MRS. MARY NAPOLETANO HENTMAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (858) 485-6644
CADENA CARE INSTITUTE - LLC
Internal Medicine
15721 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
San Diego County (949) 973-3704

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 Richard Merino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Merino is 1174628317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Richard Merino located?

Richard Merino practices at 15721 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. The listed phone number is (858) 485-6644.

What is Richard Merino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Merino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Merino is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Merino was last updated on September 3, 2013. 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.