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TERESA MERRITT MD
NPI 1982058574
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since April 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2023, Feb 16, 2023, Nov 14, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Teresa Merritt Md NPPES

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

TERESA MERRITT MD (NPI 1982058574) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0070049) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982058574
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameTERESA MERRITTCredential: MD
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Phone(720) 848-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1982058574 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0070049✔ Licensed in KY · 55663
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 65206 (MN)
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Teresa Hanson Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Teresa Merritt 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 ID42564429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230320002299
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
49 services30 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.
28 services27 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.
25 services20 patients

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

KEVIN BRADLEY ROTHCHILD MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-2728
DR. JONATHAN ORSBORN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ERIN SLOUN FIELDS PHARMD
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-4083
DR. JUAN PABLO IDROVO M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-8366
STACEY M JOHNSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ANDREA LYNNE HALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
KRISTI WHARTON SWIM FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
LAURA TIERNEY YOST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000

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 Teresa Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Teresa Merritt is 1982058574. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016. The provider is also known as Teresa Hanson MD.

Where is Teresa Merritt located?

Teresa Merritt practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Teresa Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Teresa Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Teresa Merritt 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.

What insurance does Teresa Merritt accept?

Health plans from Medica list Teresa Merritt 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 Teresa Merritt was last updated on August 21, 2023. 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.