JOHN MERRICK MA, LPC
NPI 1871954396
Counselor - Mental Health in Richfield, MN
About John Merrick Ma, Lpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN MERRICK MA, LPC (NPI 1871954396) is an individual mental health provider in Richfield, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
John Merrick Ma, Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show John Merrick reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Edina, MN 55439
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Affinity Psychological Services PC
- 136 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
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 John Merrick's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Merrick is 1871954396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2016.
Where is John Merrick located?
John Merrick practices at 6636 Cedar Ave S Ste 360, Richfield, MN 55423. The listed phone number is (612) 268-5858.
What is John Merrick's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is John Merrick enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Merrick is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for John Merrick's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Merrick reassigns Medicare benefits to Affinity Psychological Services, P.C. (Edina, MN). The 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 John Merrick's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Merrick accept?
Health plans from HealthPartners list John Merrick 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 John Merrick was last updated on October 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.
# John Merrick, MA, LPC · NPI 1871954396
Mental Health provider in Richfield, Minnesota. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 10, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871954396 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 10, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6636 CEDAR AVE S STE 360, Richfield, MN 55423-2712
- **Phone:** (612) 268-5858
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** Affinity Psychological Services, P.C. (NPI 1245610856, Edina, MN), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 14, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871954396) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.