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
- Primary practice
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516 East Nizhoni Blvd
Gallup, NM 873011337
(505) 722-1000
fax (505) 726-8557 - Mailing address
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P.O. Box 1337
Gallup, NM 873051337
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.