MERLINDA HAWKINS DNP
NPI 1639839079
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Las Cruces, NM

Active since December 27, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
2550 SAMARITAN DR, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001(575) 386-5778(575) 680-2812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Jul 6, 2022, Dec 27, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Merlinda Hawkins Dnp NPPES

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

MERLINDA HAWKINS DNP (NPI 1639839079) is an individual family provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (65837) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639839079
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMERLINDA HAWKINSCredential: DNP
Location Address2550 SAMARITAN DRLas Cruces, NM 88001-1170
Mailing Address2550 Samaritan DrLas Cruces, NM 88001-1170 · (575) 386-5778 · Fax (575) 680-2812
Fax(575) 680-2812
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2023
NPI 1639839079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in NM · 65837
2550 SAMARITAN DR, Las Cruces, NM 88001

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Merlinda Hawkins Dnp 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 ID6002200839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231102001941
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 88001 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

72.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.47
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.77

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Anesthesiology
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Emergency Medicine
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2550 SAMARITAN DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

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 Merlinda Hawkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merlinda Hawkins is 1639839079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2021.

Where is Merlinda Hawkins located?

Merlinda Hawkins practices at 2550 Samaritan Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001. The listed phone number is (575) 386-5778.

What is Merlinda Hawkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Merlinda Hawkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merlinda Hawkins 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 Merlinda Hawkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Merlinda Hawkins 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 Merlinda Hawkins was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.