Merline Covington, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP
NPI 1104460930 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Hollister, CA
Merline Covington, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Hollister, CA (NPI 1104460930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104460930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023193280 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
782 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 454 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 177 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 137 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 14 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,100 | 137 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 497 | 67 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 173 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 155 | 37 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 98 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 97 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 450 Lincoln Ave Ste 101Salinas, CA 93901-2652Phone: (831) 269-5288
- 414 4th St Ste DWoodland, CA 95695-4000Phone: (530) 406-7993
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-11-05
- Last updated
- 2025-11-09
- Certified
- 2025-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merline Covington's NPI number?
- Merline Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104460930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merline Covington's specialty?
- Merline Covington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Merline Covington located?
- Merline Covington's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Sunset Dr Ste 4, Hollister, CA 95023-5613.
- What is Merline Covington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merline Covington is (831) 266-4505.
- Is Merline Covington's NPI active?
- Yes — Merline Covington's NPI (1104460930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.