TIMOTHY JESSE MERINO II MD
NPI 1720511355
Surgery in Chico, CA

Active since April 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2018, Apr 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Timothy Jesse Merino Ii Md NPPES

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

TIMOTHY JESSE MERINO II MD (NPI 1720511355) is an individual surgery provider in Chico, California, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD210002204) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Washington, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720511355
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameTIMOTHY JESSE MERINO IICredential: MD
Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310
Mailing Address2150 Pennsylvania Ave NwWashington, DC 20037-3201 · (202) 741-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2022
NPI 1720511355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in DC · MD210002204 Licensed in CA · A191254
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12150 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037-3201 · Phone (202) 741-3000

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

Timothy Jesse Merino Ii 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 ID9234408519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240229000766
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 4

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.

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.
35 services35 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
22 services22 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services12 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.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Specialist
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

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 Timothy Merino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Merino is 1720511355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2017.

Where is Timothy Merino located?

Timothy Merino practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-7300.

What is Timothy Merino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Timothy Merino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Merino was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.