RUBI BALTAZAR MERINO
NPI 1487280939
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Wilson, NC

Active since March 17, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2231 NASH ST NW, WILSON, NC 27896(252) 320-0544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2020, May 4, 2020, Mar 17, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rubi Baltazar Merino NPPES

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

RUBI BALTAZAR MERINO (NPI 1487280939) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Wilson, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5013099) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487280939
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameRUBI BALTAZAR MERINO
Location Address2231 NASH ST NWWilson, NC 27896-1712
Mailing Address2146 Sir Hugh CtGreenville, NC 27858-8524 · (252) 320-0544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1487280939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5013099
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 163WP0808X · License 204783 (NC)
2231 NASH ST NW, Wilson, NC 27896

Accepted 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

Rubi Baltazar Merino 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 ID7517376320
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210507000929
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Rubi Merino reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rural Health
2508 WARD BLVD
Wilson, NC 27893
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Community/Behavioral Health
2245 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
3019 FALSTAFF RD
Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
Burlington, NC 27215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
301 S O'KELLY AVE
Elon, NC 27244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 835 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 712 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 63 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.

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.

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.
84 services25 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.
45 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27896 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 4

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

Chiropractor
2231 NASH ST NW, SUITE A
WILSON, NC 27896
Chiropractor
2231 NASH ST NW, SUITE A
WILSON, NC 27896
Community/Behavioral Health
2231 NASH ST NW, SUITE B
WILSON, NC 27896
Counselor (Mental Health)
2231 NASH ST NW, STE B
WILSON, NC 27896

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 Rubi Merino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rubi Merino is 1487280939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2020.

Where is Rubi Merino located?

Rubi Merino practices at 2231 Nash St NW, Wilson, NC 27896. The listed phone number is (252) 320-0544.

What is Rubi Merino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Rubi Merino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rubi Merino 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 Rubi Merino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rubi Merino reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Dlp Wilson Physician Practices LLC (Wilson, NC), Recovery Innovations, Inc (Greenville, NC), Holly Hill Hospital LLC (Raleigh, NC), Alamance Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Burlington, NC), The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation (Elon, NC) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Rubi Merino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rubi Merino accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Rubi Merino 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 Rubi Merino was last updated on May 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.