Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maricruz Merino

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Gallup, NM

  • NPI 1649479874
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 68.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
516 East Nizhoni Blvd
Gallup, NM 873011337
(505) 722-1000
fax (505) 726-8557
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1337
Gallup, NM 873051337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2010
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #232994

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649479874. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
197
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,798
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 89 36 $77
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 38 35 $111
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 36 21 $116
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 22 11 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Gallup Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
63
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$8,494
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 21 11 $941
Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol) Brand 16 0 $5,740
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 14 0 $1,736
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 12 0 $77

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maricruz Merino's medical specialty?
Dr. Maricruz Merino practices Internal Medicine Physician in Gallup, NM.
Where does Dr. Maricruz Merino practice?
Dr. Maricruz Merino practices at 516 East Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 873011337. Office phone: 5057221000.
What is Dr. Maricruz Merino's NPI?
Dr. Maricruz Merino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649479874, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maricruz Merino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maricruz Merino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maricruz Merino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.