BIRJU R MERCHANT DDS
NPI 1578644605
Dentist - General Practice in Tempe, AZ

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2525 S. RURAL ROAD, STE.2N, TEMPE, AZ 85282(480) 966-9936 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Birju R Merchant Dds NPPES

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

BIRJU R MERCHANT DDS (NPI 1578644605) is an individual general practice provider in Tempe, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (D4822) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578644605
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameBIRJU R MERCHANTCredential: DDS
Location Address2525 S. RURAL ROAD, STE.2NTempe, AZ 85282-2441
Mailing Address2525 S. Rural Road, Ste.2nTempe, AZ 85282-2441 · (480) 966-9936
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1578644605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in AZ · D4822
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
2525 S. RURAL ROAD, STE.2N, Tempe, AZ 85282

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 (PECOS)

Birju R Merchant Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85282 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 2

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

Dentist (General Practice)
2525 S. RURAL ROAD, STE.2N
TEMPE,, AZ 85282
Dentist (General Practice)
2525 S. RURAL ROAD, STE.2N
TEMPE, AZ 85282

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 Birju Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Birju Merchant is 1578644605. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Birju Merchant located?

Birju Merchant practices at 2525 S. Rural Road, Ste.2n, Tempe, AZ 85282. The listed phone number is (480) 966-9936.

What is Birju Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Birju Merchant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Birju Merchant is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Birju Merchant accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 13 other insurers list Birju 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Birju Merchant was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.