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ARON MERCHEN M.D.
NPI 1639584915
Internal Medicine in Omaha, NE

Active since June 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
EMILE 42ND ST, OMAHA, NE 68198(402) 552-6731(402) 552-6730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Aron Merchen M.d. NPPES

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

ARON MERCHEN M.D. (NPI 1639584915) is an individual internal medicine provider in Omaha, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (29741) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639584915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameARON MERCHENCredential: M.D.
Location AddressEMILE 42ND STOmaha, NE 68198-0001
Mailing Address988102 Nebraska Medical CtrOmaha, NE 68198-8102
Phone(402) 552-6731
Fax(402) 552-6730
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2017
✔ NPI 1639584915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NE · 29741✔ Licensed in NE · 7310
Definition
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.
EMILE 42ND ST, Omaha, NE 68198
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.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

Aron Merchen 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.

PECOS PAC ID8527289495
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180712001014
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 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.
576 services148 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
162 services155 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
74 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68198 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
$121.35 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$79.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$31.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JOSEPH M KALAMAJA MD
Anesthesiology
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4081
MELISSA SMITH CRNA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4081
DR. ABBEY FINGERET MD
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-5600
CAROL BUSH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4081
ANERY A PATEL M.D
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-8700
DR. BRADLEY ALLEN FREMMING M.D., PHARM.D.
Anesthesiology
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4081
ALISSA M WORMINGTON APRN-NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4500
SARA MICHELLE MAY M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198
Douglas County (402) 559-4015

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 Aron Merchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aron Merchen is 1639584915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2014.

Where is Aron Merchen located?

Aron Merchen practices at Emile 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68198. The listed phone number is (402) 552-6731.

What is Aron Merchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Aron Merchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aron Merchen 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 Aron Merchen accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Aron Merchen 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 Aron Merchen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aron Merchen is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aron Merchen was last updated on March 3, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.