DR. MERYL KERSTEN PERLMAN MD
NPI 1790767846
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED GASTRO, HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITION, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 454-6173(844) 231-8912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Aug 30, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Meryl Kersten Perlman Md NPPES

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

DR. MERYL KERSTEN PERLMAN MD (NPI 1790767846) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2020028283) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790767846
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERYL KERSTEN PERLMANCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED GASTRO, HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITIONSaint Louis, MO 63110-1002
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 454-6173 · Fax (844) 231-8912
Fax(844) 231-8912
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1790767846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2020028283
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2020028283 (MO)
1 CHILDRENS PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200088104MO

Accepted 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

Dr. Meryl Kersten Perlman 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 ID7618947235
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200909002592
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Meryl Perlman reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
1 CHILDRENS PL
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 628 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
4901 FOREST PARK AVE STE 341
Saint Louis, MO 63108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 530 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1 CHILDRENS PL, CAMPUS BOX 8116
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, STE 4E
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGY, STE 2130
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Hospitalist
1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED HOSPITALIST MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS PL, SUITE C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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 Meryl Perlman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meryl Perlman is 1790767846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Meryl Perlman located?

Meryl Perlman practices at 1 Childrens Pl Div Ped Gastro, Hepatology And Nutrition, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 454-6173.

What is Meryl Perlman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Meryl Perlman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meryl Perlman 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 Meryl Perlman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meryl Perlman reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Washington University (Saint Louis, MO) and Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Meryl Perlman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Meryl Perlman accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans and UnitedHealthcare list Meryl Perlman 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 Meryl Perlman was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.