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DR. MERRICK M MEESE M.D.
NPI 1790914844
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since July 10, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Merrick M Meese M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MERRICK M MEESE M.D. (NPI 1790914844) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (71111) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790914844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERRICK M MEESECredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-6810
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1790914844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 71111✔ Licensed in AL · MD.33591
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mr. Mac M Meese

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1619 19th St S, JT 845Birmingham, AL 35249-6810 · Phone (205) 934-4696

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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. Merrick M Meese M.d. 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 ID8527354075
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240604001256
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Merrick Meese reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Alabama-Tcs Inc
7.3 mi
Anesthesiology
5410 MARYLAND WAY STE 300
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750989877 (615) 577-6301
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
173 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
720 20TH STREET SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366638330 (205) 934-4983

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 9

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.

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
93 services91 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
51 services45 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01937
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
34 services30 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Merrick Meese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merrick Meese is 1790914844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2009. The provider is also known as Mr. Mac M Meese.

Where is Merrick Meese located?

Merrick Meese practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Merrick Meese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Merrick Meese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merrick Meese 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 Merrick Meese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merrick Meese reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Alabama-Tcs Inc (Brentwood, TN) and University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). 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 Merrick Meese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merrick Meese accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Merrick Meese 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 Merrick Meese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merrick Meese is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merrick Meese was last updated on June 14, 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.