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GORDON D. MERCHEN CRNA
NPI 1336259498
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Rapid City, SD

Active since August 30, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 719-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Gordon D. Merchen Crna NPPES

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

GORDON D. MERCHEN CRNA (NPI 1336259498) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Rapid City, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (CR000633) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336259498
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGORDON D. MERCHENCredential: CRNA
Location Address353 FAIRMONT BLVD.Rapid City, SD 57701
Mailing Address353 Fairmont Blvd, Atten Medical Staff ServicesRapid City, SD 57701-6000
Phone(605) 719-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1336259498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in SD · CR000633
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
353 FAIRMONT BLVD., Rapid City, SD 57701
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINS100860SD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Gordon D. Merchen Crna 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 ID2365457520
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060214000166

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Same Day Surgery Center LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number430093
Location651 Cathedral DriveRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57701 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
$126.78 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

SANTOSH RAJ POUDEL MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
KAREN A BRYANT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
DAVID W. MARSHALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
RICHARD C TENGLIN MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-2300
NANCY L. BEHR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
MS. MARISA CLAUDETTE MEDINA MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
BRAJ N SINGH MD
Internal Medicine
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000
DR. MALIK ADNAN ULLAH KHAN MD
Hospitalist
353 FAIRMONT BLVD.
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 719-1000

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 Gordon Merchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gordon Merchen is 1336259498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Gordon Merchen located?

Gordon Merchen practices at 353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 719-1000.

What is Gordon Merchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Gordon Merchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gordon Merchen 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.

What insurance does Gordon Merchen accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Gordon Merchen 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 Gordon Merchen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gordon Merchen is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and Same Day Surgery Center LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gordon Merchen was last updated on January 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.