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Active NPI 1780662049 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard J Mersch , MD

Pediatrics • Cedar Rapids, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Mersch, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Mersch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 701 10TH STREET SE.

Dr. Mersch is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

701 10th Street Se
Level 4, Lundy Pavilion

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Telephone 3198617900
Fax 3198617950
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mercy Medical Center Facility NPI 1184974677

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Cedar Rapids, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA (522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mersch (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Cedar Rapids Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License IA 35830

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0442962 (IA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1780662049 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031292

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se J Edward Lundy, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251

Phone: 3198322328

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104354216

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1295149060

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1336762947

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1629056957

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Keeli Howe , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1639371354

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1669450896

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2018

Registered at 701 10TH STREET SE, LEVEL 4, LUNDY PAVILION, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403 (Tel: 3198617900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2018

Registered at 701 10TH STREET SE, LEVEL 4, LUNDY PAVILION, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403 (Tel: 3198617900)

NPI Profile Active May 22, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 22, 2012

Registered at 1075 N CENTER POINT RD, HIAWATHA, IA 522331231 (Tel: 3197431440)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2012

Registered at 1075 N CENTER POINT RD, HIAWATHA, IA 522331231 (Tel: 3197431440)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD MERSCH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2012

Pediatrics (License #35830 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780662049
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 06, 2006
Last Update: June 28, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

701 10th Street Se, Level 4, Lundy Pavilion

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Phone: 3198617900

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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