Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Prakash Merai, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Augusta, GA
- NPI 1851488498
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3405 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 309063815
(706) 792-7021
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #032248
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851488498. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
68
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,299
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 68 | 19 | $63 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Augusta Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,530
Transactions
77
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 24 | $608.38 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 16 | $495.30 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $204.40 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 6 | $193.92 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 7 | $192.47 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $183.46 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 6 | $164.37 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 2 | $151.75 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $148.13 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 6 | $138.83 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $24.93 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $24.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,183
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$690,215
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloperidol Decanoate | Generic | 120 | 12 | $9,472 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 112 | 19 | $990 |
| Invega Sustenna (Paliperidone Palmitate) | Brand | 107 | 13 | $340,652 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Generic | 101 | 13 | $1,078 |
| Divalproex Sodium | Generic | 96 | 12 | $5,188 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 85 | 15 | $1,508 |
| Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) | Brand | 80 | 0 | $6,289 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 79 | 11 | $2,338 |
| Haloperidol | Generic | 78 | 13 | $3,159 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 74 | 0 | $1,265 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Prakash Merai's medical specialty?
Dr. Prakash Merai practices Psychiatry Physician in Augusta, GA.
Where does Dr. Prakash Merai practice?
Dr. Prakash Merai practices at 3405 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA 309063815. Office phone: 7067927021.
What is Dr. Prakash Merai's NPI?
Dr. Prakash Merai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851488498, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Prakash Merai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Prakash Merai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Prakash Merai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.