MERARI CRUZ-COLON M.D.
NPI 1972886380
Internal Medicine in Richmond, VA

Q: What is Merari Cruz-colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merari Cruz-colon is 1972886380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2011.

Q: What is Merari Cruz-colon's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merari Cruz-colon was last updated on September 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR, RICHMOND, VA 23235(804) 483-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2022, Jan 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Merari Cruz-colon M.d. NPPES

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

MERARI CRUZ-COLON M.D. (NPI 1972886380) is an individual internal medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Puerto Rico (28645) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cjw Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bayamon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972886380

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMERARI CRUZ-COLONCredential: M.D.

Location Address1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DRRichmond, VA 23235

Mailing AddressPo Box 74696Richmond, VA 23236-0011

Phone(804) 483-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2022

✔ NPI 1972886380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 28645

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.

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR, Richmond, VA 23235

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Ave LaurelBayamon, PR 00956-4816 · Phone (787) 787-5151

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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

Merari Cruz-colon 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 ID1658590666

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221018001994

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Merari Cruz-colon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southeastern Intensivist Services PC

720 mi

Hospitalist

2100 N 7TH ST
West Memphis, AR 72301

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
528 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912942665 (870) 733-3020

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 4

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.

495 services163 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

165 services80 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

137 services135 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cjw Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number490112

Location7101 Jahnke RoadRichmond, VA 23235 · Chesterfield County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23235 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

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.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$63.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers20 claims20 services$18.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers20 claims20 services$105.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

FORWARD PATHOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 483-5140

MARY ELIZABETH BURNS NP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (615) 982-5804

ARLYN PERICANO SALABAO FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 483-6063

DR. KEVIN JAMES NOREIKA D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
RICHMOND, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 330-2277

DR. WILL ROWLAND VOELZKE M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR, SUITE 100
RICHMOND, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 330-7990

DR. REMI TOKUNBO OKWECHIME MD

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 483-5000

CITLALI E VASQUEZ BSN, RN

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 483-5000

DR. AMY CUENIN PHARMD

Pharmacist

1401 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Chesterfield County (804) 483-5104

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 Merari Cruz-colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merari Cruz-colon is 1972886380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2011.

Where is Merari Cruz-colon located?

Merari Cruz-colon practices at 1401 Johnston Willis Dr, Richmond, VA 23235. The listed phone number is (804) 483-5000.

What is Merari Cruz-colon's specialty?

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

Is Merari Cruz-colon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merari Cruz-colon 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 organization bills Medicare for Merari Cruz-colon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merari Cruz-colon reassigns Medicare benefits to Southeastern Intensivist Services PC (West Memphis, AR). 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 Merari Cruz-colon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merari Cruz-colon accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Merari Cruz-colon 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 Merari Cruz-colon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merari Cruz-colon is affiliated with Cjw Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merari Cruz-colon was last updated on September 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.