DR. JOHN WHITNEY MERCER JR. MD
NPI 1205988540
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Nampa, ID

Active since January 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200, NAMPA, ID 83687(208) 302-1400(208) 302-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2025, Dec 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. John Whitney Mercer Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN WHITNEY MERCER JR. MD (NPI 1205988540) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Nampa, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (3971468) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Minden Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205988540
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN WHITNEY MERCER JR.Credential: MD
Location Address4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200Nampa, ID 83687-9300
Mailing Address715 S 3rd StMontrose, CO 81401-4209 · (970) 249-6737 · Fax (970) 252-0112
Fax(208) 302-1455
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1205988540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ID · 3971468✔ Licensed in LA · L023779✔ Licensed in CO · CDR.0000210
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200, Nampa, ID 83687

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1715 S 3rd StMontrose, CO 81401-4209 · Phone (970) 249-6737 · Fax (970) 252-0112
Location 2900 S 4th StMontrose, CO 81401-4226 · Phone (970) 249-6737 · Fax (970) 252-0112

Other Identifiers 3

OtherL023779LA · State License
Medicaid9000166884CO
Medicaid1487163LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Whitney Mercer Jr. 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 ID5193610897
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040220000615, I20250915003656
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show John Mercer reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
712 AVIATION WAY
Caldwell, ID 83605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 781 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Specialty
785 RUSSELL ST
Craig, CO 81625
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
150 NORTH MELROSE ST.
Casper, WY 82601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1233 E 2ND ST
Casper, WY 82601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4050 BRIARGATE PKWY
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Colorado PC
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot & Ankle Surgery
2001 DOCTORS DR
Springhill, LA 71075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
211 4TH ST
Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
777 LOWNDES HILL RD BLDG 1
Greenville, SC 29607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 108 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Minden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minden, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190144
LocationNo 1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83687 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
$121.27 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $30.31 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.77 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $16.44 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200
NAMPA, ID 83687
Pediatrics
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200
NAMPA, ID 83687
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200
NAMPA, ID 83687
Nurse Practitioner
4424 E FLAMINGO AVE STE 200
NAMPA, ID 83687

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 John Mercer's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Mercer is 1205988540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is John Mercer located?

John Mercer practices at 4424 E Flamingo Ave Ste 200, Nampa, ID 83687. The listed phone number is (208) 302-1400.

What is John Mercer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is John Mercer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Mercer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Mercer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Mercer reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc (Caldwell, ID), Intermountain Medical Group Grand Junction, LLC (Craig, CO), Casper Obstetrical And Gynecological Associates PC (Casper, WY), Obhg Wyoming PC (Casper, WY), Obhg Colorado, P.C. (Colorado Springs, CO) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 John Mercer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Mercer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 2 other insurers list John Mercer 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.

Is John Mercer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Mercer is affiliated with Minden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Mercer was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.