DR. MERICK S KIRSHNER MD
NPI 1831183870
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Merick Kirshner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merick Kirshner is 1831183870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2005.

Q: What is Merick Kirshner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merick Kirshner was last updated on June 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 September 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2777 E CAMELBACK RD STE 200, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 952-0002(602) 224-9119 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2021, Aug 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Merick S Kirshner Md NPPES

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

DR. MERICK S KIRSHNER MD (NPI 1831183870) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (25272) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Phoenix, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831183870

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MERICK S KIRSHNERCredential: MD

Location Address2777 E CAMELBACK RD STE 200Phoenix, AZ 85016-4352

Mailing AddressPo Box 98819Las Vegas, NV 89193 · (602) 867-8644 · Fax (602) 795-5698

Phone(602) 952-0002

Fax(602) 224-9119

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2021

✔ NPI 1831183870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 25272

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

2777 E CAMELBACK RD STE 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13805 E. BELL RD, SUITE 3100Phoenix, AZ 85032 · Phone (602) 867-8644 · Fax (602) 795-5698

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc. and more.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. Merick S Kirshner 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 ID8729011713

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050912000101

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 Merick Kirshner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vhs Outpatient Clinics, Inc.

20 mi

Multi-Specialty

1325 N LITCHFIELD RD STE 125
Goodyear, AZ 85395

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
267 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912979964 (623) 242-1231

Tucson Physician Group Holdings, LLC

106 mi

Interventional Cardiology

395 N SILVERBELL RD STE 355
Tucson, AZ 85745

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
293 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1356726939 (520) 622-5912

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 11

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.

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.

234 services94 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.

92 services86 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

76 services76 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

50 services50 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

45 services38 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

39 services39 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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

$168.60 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

71%1,420 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

93%29 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%20 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

58%196 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

26%798 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

62%196 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

4%196 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…

85%397 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 546 patients

0%546 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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