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DR. BRANISLAV M MARCIC MD
NPI 1356396378
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Merrillville, IN

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
757 E 81ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 472-0379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Branislav M Marcic Md NPPES

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

DR. BRANISLAV M MARCIC MD (NPI 1356396378) is an individual nephrology provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (11012310A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Olympia Fields.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356396378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRANISLAV M MARCICCredential: MD
Location Address757 E 81ST AVEMerrillville, IN 46410-5538
Mailing AddressPo Box 3877Joliet, IL 60434-3877 · (815) 714-7171
Phone(219) 472-0379
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1356396378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 11012310A✔ Licensed in IL · 036110496
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.
757 E 81ST AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13302 Vollmer RdOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1179 · Phone (708) 898-0811

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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. Branislav M Marcic 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 ID4183623945
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061206000064, I20070321000611
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Branislav Marcic reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC
Same address
Nephrology
757 E 81ST AVE
Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Indiana enrollments
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417336207 (219) 472-0379
Illiana Nephrology Associates Ltd
11 mi
Nephrology
8230 CALUMET
Munster, IN 46321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Indiana enrollments
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528156676 (217) 836-5160
Kidney Care Center Olympia Fields LLC
19 mi
Nephrology
3302 VOLLMER RD
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619389715 (708) 898-0811

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
59 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Crown Point

Acute Care Hospitals · Crown Point, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150126
Location12750 Saint Francis DriveCrown Point, IN 46307 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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

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.
17%121 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
25%20 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
50%40 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
30%40 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
11%37 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
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…
20%40 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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.

KHALID SAJJAD D.D.S.
Dentist
757 E 81ST AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 513-0555
KIDNEY CARE CENTER MERRILLVILLE LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
757 E 81ST AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 472-0379
DR. VIKASH KUMAR SINHA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
757 E 81ST AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 472-0379
KADAMBARI JANGAM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
757 E 81ST AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 472-0379

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 Branislav Marcic's NPI number?

The NPI number for Branislav Marcic is 1356396378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Branislav Marcic located?

Branislav Marcic practices at 757 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 472-0379.

What is Branislav Marcic's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Branislav Marcic enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Branislav Marcic 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 Branislav Marcic's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Branislav Marcic reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Kidney Care Center Merrillville LLC (Merrillville, IN), Illiana Nephrology Associates Ltd (Munster, IN) and Kidney Care Center Olympia Fields LLC (Olympia Fields, IL). 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 Branislav Marcic's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Branislav Marcic accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 2 other insurers list Branislav Marcic 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 Branislav Marcic affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Branislav Marcic is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Crown Point.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Branislav Marcic was last updated on October 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.