DR. KAREN ASHLEY MERRIWEATHER DDS
NPI 1326604364
Dentist - Dental Public Health in Escondido, CA

Active since May 15, 2019PECOS Enrolled
910 E OHIO AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025(833) 867-9713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2026, Mar 28, 2023, Nov 14, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Karen Ashley Merriweather Dds NPPES

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

DR. KAREN ASHLEY MERRIWEATHER DDS (NPI 1326604364) is an individual dental public health provider in Escondido, California, licensed in California (105467) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326604364
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223D0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN ASHLEY MERRIWEATHERCredential: DDS
Location Address910 E OHIO AVEEscondido, CA 92025-3438
Mailing Address910 E Ohio AveEscondido, CA 92025-3438 · (833) 867-9713
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1326604364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Dental Public HealthDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223D0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 105467
Definition
The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
Also ListedDentist · General PracticeTaxonomy 1223G0001X · License 11573 (TN)
910 E OHIO AVE, Escondido, CA 92025

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, CA 92102-4541 · Phone (619) 515-2300

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. Karen Ashley Merriweather Dds 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 Karen Merriweather reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
525 E MAIN ST
El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,100 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92025 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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 11

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

Dentist (General Practice)
910 E OHIO AVE, SUITE 201
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Dentist (General Practice)
910 E OHIO AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Dentist
910 E OHIO AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Dentist (General Practice)
910 E OHIO AVE, SUITE 201
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
910 E OHIO AVE, STE 104
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Pediatrics
910 E OHIO AVE, STE 103
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Dental Hygienist
910 E OHIO AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
910 E OHIO AVE, STE 202
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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 Karen Merriweather's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Merriweather is 1326604364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2019.

Where is Karen Merriweather located?

Karen Merriweather practices at 910 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. The listed phone number is (833) 867-9713.

What is Karen Merriweather's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Dental Public Health, with taxonomy code 1223D0001X.

Is Karen Merriweather enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Merriweather is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Merriweather's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Merriweather reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc. (El Cajon, CA). 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 Karen Merriweather's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Merriweather accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 16 other insurers list Karen Merriweather 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 Karen Merriweather was last updated on March 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.