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DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA M.D.
NPI 1366719023
Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, CA

Active since November 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9001 S H ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307(661) 328-4260(661) 617-2888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 11, 2022, Sep 24, 2021, Sep 23, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Venkat Rao Merla M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA M.D. (NPI 1366719023) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (C169487) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366719023
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENKAT RAO MERLACredential: M.D.
Location Address9001 S H STBakersfield, CA 93307-5948
Mailing AddressPo Box 1559Bakersfield, CA 93302-1559 · (661) 635-3050
Phone(661) 328-4260
Fax(661) 617-2888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1366719023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C169487✔ Licensed in MI · 4301116550✔ Licensed in LA · MD.204590
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 35130677 (OH)
9001 S H ST, Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11611 1st StBakersfield, CA 93304-2901 · Phone (661) 336-5300 · Fax (661) 336-5303
Location 236123 Schoolcraft RdLivonia, MI 48150-1216 · Phone (225) 265-3061

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Venkat Rao Merla M.d. 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 ID2163683590
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201105000854
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 Venkat Merla reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
60 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
43112 N 15TH ST
Lancaster, CA 93534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982863783 (661) 726-2279

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 93307 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers14 claims21 services$6.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$809.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

MS. REBECCA JANE JETT PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
DR. ANURADHA RAO MD
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
DR. SABITHA REDDY PABBATHI M.D
Internal Medicine
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
DR. DANIELA ALEJANDRA AUERBACH JIMENEZ DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4289
MS. VERONICA CARDONA
Social Worker (Clinical)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
MRS. SARAH E PRESLAR FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260
JASPREET KAUR SAINI FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9001 S H ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
Kern County (661) 328-4260

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 Venkat Merla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkat Merla is 1366719023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2011.

Where is Venkat Merla located?

Venkat Merla practices at 9001 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307. The listed phone number is (661) 328-4260.

What is Venkat Merla's specialty?

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

Is Venkat Merla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkat Merla 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 organization bills Medicare for Venkat Merla's services?

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

What insurance does Venkat Merla accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Venkat Merla 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 Venkat Merla was last updated on February 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.