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DR. MERVEEN APPU M.D.
NPI 1194046193
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in San Diego, CA

Active since June 14, 2010PECOS Enrolled
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 966-5819 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2026, Jul 9, 2026, Jul 21, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Merveen Appu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MERVEEN APPU M.D. (NPI 1194046193) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A148984) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194046193
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERVEEN APPUCredential: M.D.
Location Address3030 CHILDRENS WAYSan Diego, CA 92123-4232
Mailing Address3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123-4223 · (858) 576-1700
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2026
NPI 1194046193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License Licensed in CA · A148984
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyTaxonomy 2084E0001X · License A148984 (CA)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, San Diego, CA 92123

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000 · Phone (800) 926-8273 · Fax (888) 539-8781

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Merveen Appu M.d. 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 92123 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 20

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

Allergy & Immunology
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Ophthalmology
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Pediatrics
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 213
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, STE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Merveen Appu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merveen Appu is 1194046193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2010.

Where is Merveen Appu located?

Merveen Appu practices at 3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 966-5819.

What is Merveen Appu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Merveen Appu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merveen Appu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merveen Appu was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.