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DR. ANN MECHERIKUNNEL M.D
NPI 1861442758
Internal Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
8960 BROWN DR FL 1, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 319-4408(301) 295-2443 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2024, May 4, 2024, Apr 20, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Ann Mecherikunnel M.d NPPES

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

DR. ANN MECHERIKUNNEL M.D (NPI 1861442758) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Virginia (0101221278) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861442758
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANN MECHERIKUNNELCredential: M.D
Location Address8960 BROWN DR FL 1Bethesda, MD 20889-5405
Mailing Address8960 Brown Dr, Bldg 7 Fl 1 Rm 1501Bethesda, MD 20889-5629 · (301) 319-4408 · Fax (301) 295-2433
Phone(301) 319-4408
Fax(301) 295-2443
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1861442758 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101221278
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8960 BROWN DR FL 1, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Other Identifiers 1

Other0101221278VA · State License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ann Mecherikunnel 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 ID7012908148
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121204000154
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Virginia Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490050
Location1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205 · Arlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20889 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

16.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost55.04

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$22.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair K0002
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$17.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$5.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Ann Mecherikunnel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ann Mecherikunnel is 1861442758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is Ann Mecherikunnel located?

Ann Mecherikunnel practices at 8960 Brown Dr Fl 1, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 319-4408.

What is Ann Mecherikunnel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ann Mecherikunnel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ann Mecherikunnel 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.

Is Ann Mecherikunnel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ann Mecherikunnel is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ann Mecherikunnel was last updated on September 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.