DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA M.D.
NPI 1366719023
Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, CA
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
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.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
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.
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.
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.
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
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.
What insurance does Venkat Merla accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HMO Louisiana 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
