MERLE A. ALBIN MD
NPI 1366590150
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since January 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
4647 ZION AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(619) 528-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Merle A. Albin Md NPPES

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

MERLE A. ALBIN MD (NPI 1366590150) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G41063) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366590150
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMERLE A. ALBINCredential: MD
Location Address4647 ZION AVESan Diego, CA 92120-2507
Mailing Address4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120-2507 · (619) 528-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2008
✔ NPI 1366590150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G41063
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4647 ZION AVE, San Diego, CA 92120

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)

Merle A. Albin Md 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 Merle Albin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 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 92120 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine
4647 ZION AVE, DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Pharmacist
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Social Worker (Clinical)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

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 Merle Albin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Albin is 1366590150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is Merle Albin located?

Merle Albin practices at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. The listed phone number is (619) 528-5000.

What is Merle Albin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Merle Albin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merle Albin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Merle Albin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merle Albin reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, 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 Merle Albin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Albin was last updated on September 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.