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DR. RITA B MERMAN MD
NPI 1447224233
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
5230 CENTRE AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232(412) 623-2167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Rita B Merman Md NPPES

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

DR. RITA B MERMAN MD (NPI 1447224233) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD419521) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447224233
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RITA B MERMANCredential: MD
Location Address5230 CENTRE AVEPittsburgh, PA 15232-1304
Mailing Address5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232-1304 · (412) 623-2167
Phone(412) 623-2167
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 2008
✔ NPI 1447224233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD419521
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD419521 (PA)
5230 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified058890FEVPA
Medicare PIN058890FEVPA
Medicare UPINH63890PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rita B Merman 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 ID446443386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181026000961
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
185 services135 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
120 services118 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uh Cleveland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360137
Location11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

79.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.51
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.09

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.

CHARMAINE PYKOSH
Nurse Practitioner
5230 CENTRE AVE, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-6013
KAREN RODA
Physical Therapist
5230 CENTRE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-6214
LAWRENCE MARR
Specialist
5230 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 205
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2167
BRENT CAIN
Specialist
5230 CENTRE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2167
DR. ZACHARY ADAM MARCUM PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
5230 CENTRE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2121
ROSE MARY BARTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5230 CENTRE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2121
SAMANTHA BISS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5230 CENTRE AVE, 3RD FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2121
ALYSSA MARIE BRANDSTETTER
Physician Assistant
5230 CENTRE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 623-2121

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 Rita Merman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Merman is 1447224233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2006.

Where is Rita Merman located?

Rita Merman practices at 5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The listed phone number is (412) 623-2167.

What is Rita Merman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Rita Merman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Merman 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 Rita Merman accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Rita Merman 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 Rita Merman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rita Merman is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Merman was last updated on January 7, 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.