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RAMEEZ ALI MERCHANT M.B.B.S
NPI 1376038679
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Columbia, MO

Active since June 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ONE HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-1515(573) 884-0070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2024, Jan 26, 2023, Jul 28, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Rameez Ali Merchant M.b.b.s NPPES

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

RAMEEZ ALI MERCHANT M.B.B.S (NPI 1376038679) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024018322) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phelps County Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Toledo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376038679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameRAMEEZ ALI MERCHANTCredential: M.B.B.S
Location AddressONE HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing Address4600 Mcauley Pl Ste 600Blue Ash, OH 45242-4778
Phone(573) 882-1515
Fax(573) 884-0070
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1376038679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2024018322
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 35.156229 (OH)
ONE HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Fnu Rameez

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608-2603 · Phone (419) 251-8019

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual 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

Rameez Ali Merchant M.b.b.s 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 ID8921342130
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240716000345
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rameez Merchant reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141
Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC
500 mi
Surgery
2200 JEFFERSON AVE
Toledo, OH 43604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 690 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306468418 (888) 696-3541

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 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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
100 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
25 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rolla, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number260017
Location1000 W 10th StRolla, MO 65401 · Phelps County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toledo, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360112
Location2213 Cherry StreetToledo, OH 43608 · Lucas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

KARI A MYLENBUSCH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
SARAH MARIE VON THAER MD
Anesthesiology
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
JENNIFER MICHELLE KANDLIK F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-8788
SHEILA MARIE STRUCKMEYER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-4400
JACK DWAYNE BRAGG DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-8445
MRS. MEGAN ELAINE HILDERBRAND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Specialist (Research Study)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-3019
DR. LAURA E. HENDERSON KELLEY M.D, MPH
Hospitalist
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-9066

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 Rameez Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rameez Merchant is 1376038679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2018. The provider is also known as Fnu Rameez.

Where is Rameez Merchant located?

Rameez Merchant practices at One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 882-1515.

What is Rameez Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is Rameez Merchant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rameez Merchant 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 Rameez Merchant's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rameez Merchant reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO) and Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC (Toledo, OH). 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 Rameez Merchant's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rameez Merchant accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and Molina Healthcare list Rameez Merchant 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 Rameez Merchant affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rameez Merchant is affiliated with Phelps County Regional Medical Center, University Of Missouri Health Care and Mercy St Vincent Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rameez Merchant was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.