MERITA A BANIA MD
NPI 1790731818
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Richmond Hill, NY

Q: What is Merita Bania's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merita Bania is 1790731818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Q: What is Merita Bania's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merita Bania was last updated on August 29, 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.

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.73/100

CMS Quality Rating

11614 MYRTLE AVE, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418(718) 846-0606(718) 846-8684 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2023, Feb 11, 2022, Dec 2, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Merita A Bania Md NPPES

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

MERITA A BANIA MD (NPI 1790731818) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Richmond Hill, New York, licensed in New York (191079) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790731818

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameMERITA A BANIACredential: MD

Location Address11614 MYRTLE AVERichmond Hill, NY 11418-1748

Mailing Address404 E 76th St, Apt 10bNew York, NY 10021-1400 · (212) 861-2169

Phone(718) 846-0606

Fax(718) 846-8684

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1790731818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 191079✔ Licensed in PA · MD476798✔ Licensed in IN · 01091382A

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

11614 MYRTLE AVE, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140-5103 · Phone (215) 707-7237

Location 24850 Century Plaza Rd Ste BIndianapolis, IN 46254-5476 · Phone (765) 286-3900

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01864093NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Merita A Bania 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 ID2062493190

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040525001794, I20220330001923, I20230901000937

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Merita Bania reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Richmond Hill Radiology, P.C.

Same address

Radiology

11614 MYRTLE AVE
Richmond Hill, NY 11418

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1174586879 (718) 846-0606

Temple Faculty Practice Plan, Inc

80 mi

Neurology

333 COTTMAN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
1,991 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093298887 (215) 728-6900

Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc

126 mi

Critical Access Hospital

2 TITUS PL
Walton, NY 13856

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1417940719 (New York)
82 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144312646 (607) 865-2400

United Health Services Hospitals, Inc.

147 mi

Multi-Specialty

33-57 HARRISON ST.
Johnson City, NY 13790

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
854 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962463851 (607) 762-3027

Chenango Memorial Hospital, Inc

154 mi

Skilled Nursing Facility

179 N BROAD ST
Norwich, NY 13815

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
204 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063425643 (607) 337-4111

Iu Health Medical Group, LLC

654 mi

General Practice

1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana and New York enrollments
5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326893777 (317) 962-2000

Indiana University Radiology Associates, Inc.

654 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
279 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336192665 (317) 962-5035

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 28

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

671 services635 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

230 services227 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

121 services121 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

105 services105 patients

Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 72131

A CT scan of the lower spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your lower back area, helping to detect conditions like fractures, infections, or tumors. It's painless and generally quick.

97 services96 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

74 services74 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

72 services72 patients

Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 72128

A CT scan of the middle spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your mid-spine area. This scan helps doctors identify issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye is used in this procedure.

58 services58 patients

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486

A CT scan of the face without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your face, including bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It's often used to diagnose diseases, injuries, or abnormalities. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

52 services52 patients

Ct scan of lower spine with contrast 72132

A CT scan of the lower spine with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-ray technology and a contrast dye to create detailed pictures of your lower spine. It helps in diagnosing conditions like herniated discs, fractures, or tumors.

52 services52 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

51 services49 patients

Ct scan of middle spine with contrast 72129

A CT scan of the middle spine with contrast is a detailed imaging test. A special dye is used to highlight areas in your spine, providing clearer pictures. It helps doctors diagnose issues such as injuries, infections, or diseases in that area.

50 services50 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

46 services44 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

39 services39 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

32 services31 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040

An X-ray of the upper spine, with 2-3 views, is a painless procedure that employs a small amount of radiation to capture images of your neck and upper back. It assists in diagnosing conditions like arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities.

23 services23 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040

23 services23 patients

Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491

A CT scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. A special dye is administered to highlight the soft tissues in your neck, making them easier to see. This helps detect issues like infections, tumors, or other abnormalities.

21 services21 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 72110

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.

20 services20 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

20 services20 patients

X-ray of middle spine, 3 views 72072

An X-ray of the middle spine, with 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure where images are taken from different angles (front, side, and angled) to assess the health of your spine. It helps identify issues like fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions.

18 services18 patients

Ct scan of upper spine with contrast 72126

A CT scan of the upper spine with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye is used to highlight certain areas, providing clearer images. This helps detect issues such as injuries, infections, or tumors in the neck and upper back. It's a painless procedure.

17 services17 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 72158

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.

17 services17 patients

X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 72082

An X-ray of your middle and lower spine involves capturing images of these areas to identify any abnormalities. The procedure involves taking 2-3 different views for a comprehensive understanding. It's non-invasive and usually painless, helping doctors diagnose conditions like fractures or infections.

16 services16 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

15 services15 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

13 services13 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

12 services12 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 72156

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150051

Location2651 East Discovery ParkwayBloomington, IN 47408 · Monroe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150056

Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Muncie, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150089

Location2401 University AveMuncie, IN 47303 · Delaware County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

United Health Services Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Binghamton, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330394

Location10-42 Mitchell AvenueBinghamton, NY 13903 · Broome County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Temple University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390027

Location3401 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11418 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

$104.17 typical visit price

range $67.00 – $201.98

Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$82.96 typical visit price

range $21.62 – $163.52

Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)

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.

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.

91.73/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

90.01

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

70.06

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.

WEN YI WANG M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

11614 MYRTLE AVE
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418

Queens County (718) 846-0606

RICHMOND HILL RADIOLOGY, P.C.

Clinic/Center (Radiology)

11614 MYRTLE AVE
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418

Queens County (718) 846-0606

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 Merita Bania's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merita Bania is 1790731818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Merita Bania located?

Merita Bania practices at 11614 Myrtle Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. The listed phone number is (718) 846-0606.

What is Merita Bania's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Merita Bania enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merita Bania 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Merita Bania's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merita Bania reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Richmond Hill Radiology, P.C. (Richmond Hill, NY), Temple Faculty Practice Plan, Inc (Philadelphia, PA), Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc (Walton, NY), United Health Services Hospitals, Inc. (Johnson City, NY), Chenango Memorial Hospital, Inc (Norwich, NY) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Merita Bania's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merita Bania accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Merita Bania 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 Merita Bania affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merita Bania is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, United Health Services Hospitals, Inc and Temple University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merita Bania was last updated on August 29, 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.