CONSTANCE C MERE MD
NPI 1205945565
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Washington, DC
Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About Constance C Mere Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CONSTANCE C MERE MD (NPI 1205945565) is an individual nephrology provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD34170) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1205945565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameCONSTANCE C MERECredential: MD
Location Address2041 GEORGIA AVE NWWashington, DC 20060-0001
Mailing Address2041 Georgia Ave Nw, Ste 6101Washington, DC 20060-0001 · (202) 865-6679 · Fax (202) 865-3138
Phone(202) 865-3290
Fax(202) 865-3833
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1205945565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MD34170
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20060
Other Identifiers 3
Medicaid002032000MD
Medicaid010108853VA
Medicaid036145700DC
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
Constance C Mere Md 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 ID941266795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041203000578
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 9
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.
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
203 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
137 services46 patients
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.
114 services63 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
107 services42 patients
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 90962
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.
54 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
43 services40 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20060 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
34%47 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
21%24 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
2%90 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
98%58 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%450 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
83%936 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
21%146 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
38%94 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%145 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
33%129 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
47%146 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%146 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
71%69 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 94 patients
0%94 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%146 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers14 claims40 services$6.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,080 services$0.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,440 services$0.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier13 claims24 services$11.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
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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 Constance Mere's NPI number?
The NPI number for Constance Mere is 1205945565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.
Where is Constance Mere located?
Constance Mere practices at 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. The listed phone number is (202) 865-3290.
What is Constance Mere's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is Constance Mere enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Constance Mere is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Constance Mere was last updated on December 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.
# Constance C Mere, MD · NPI 1205945565
Nephrology physician in Washington, District of Columbia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 30, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1205945565 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 30, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **State license:** MD34170 (District of Columbia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20060-0001
- **Phone:** (202) 865-3290 · **Fax:** (202) 865-3833
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 26, 2017
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 002032000 (MD); Medicaid 010108853 (VA); Medicaid 036145700 (DC)
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