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Active NPI 1720511355 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy Jesse Merino , MD

Surgery • Chico, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Merino, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chico, CA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Merino delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 ESPLANADE.

Dr. Merino is affiliated with Enloe Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1531 Esplanade

Chico, CA 959263310

Telephone 5303327300
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chico, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -16.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Chico, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
22.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merino (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Chico Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
35 35 $379.20 $170.42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
22 22 $275.27 $128.17
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
18 12 $466.00 $206.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
15 14 $175.00 $77.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-11
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License DC MD210002204

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A191254

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Enloe Medical Center

1600 Esplanade, Chico, CA 959263369

Phone: 5303324470

Secondary Practice Locations

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw

Washington, DC 200373201

Phone: 2027413000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Kelleen Galli , RN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013387182

Registered Nurse

Olsa Hahn , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013834191

Family Nurse Practitioner

Victoria Bender , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053267112

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Daniel Ramirez , DO

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1053806547

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Joanna Hrabia

Internal Medicine

NPI 1063075448
Joan Mitchell , RN CNOR CRNFA

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse First Assistant

NPI 1063540300

RNCNORCRNFA

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 24, 2024

Registered at 1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 959263310 (Tel: 5303327300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2024

Registered at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 200373201 (Tel: 2027413000)

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2018

Registered at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 (Tel: 8287714229)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2018

Registered at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014601 (Tel: 8287714229)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2018

Recorded as TIMOTHY MERINO, MD

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2017

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2017

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2017

Recorded as TIMOTHY MERINO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720511355
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2017
Last Update: January 24, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw

Washington, DC 200373201

Phone: 2027413000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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