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RICHARD J MERSCH MD
NPI 1780662049
Pediatrics in Cedar Rapids, IA

Active since January 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 10TH STREET SE, LEVEL 4, LUNDY PAVILION, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403(319) 861-7900(319) 861-7950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Richard J Mersch Md NPPES

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

RICHARD J MERSCH MD (NPI 1780662049) is an individual pediatrics provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (35830) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780662049
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD J MERSCHCredential: MD
Location Address701 10TH STREET SE, LEVEL 4, LUNDY PAVILIONCedar Rapids, IA 52403
Mailing Address701 10th Street Se, Level 4, Lundy PavilionCedar Rapids, IA 52403 · (319) 861-7900 · Fax (319) 861-7950
Phone(319) 861-7900
Fax(319) 861-7950
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2018
✔ NPI 1780662049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 35830
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
701 10TH STREET SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1780662049IA
Medicaid0442962IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Richard J Mersch 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 ID1557339124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040921001020
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 52403 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 2

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

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
701 10TH STREET SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
Linn County (319) 363-1308
ALISON MCNEILL NP
Nurse Practitioner
701 10TH STREET SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
Linn County (319) 398-6092

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 Richard Mersch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Mersch is 1780662049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2006.

Where is Richard Mersch located?

Richard Mersch practices at 701 10th Street SE Level 4, Lundy Pavilion, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. The listed phone number is (319) 861-7900.

What is Richard Mersch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Richard Mersch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Mersch 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 Richard Mersch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Richard Mersch 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 Richard Mersch was last updated on June 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.