Krishna Merai
NPI 1124524418 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Merai is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1124524418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124524418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
118 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 31 | $160 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 23 | $28 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 15 | $57 |
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 15 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 12 | $418 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 11 | $292 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-04
- Last updated
- 2022-08-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Merai's NPI number?
- Krishna Merai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124524418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Merai's specialty?
- Krishna Merai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Merai located?
- Krishna Merai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1810.
- What is Krishna Merai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Merai is (858) 565-9666.
- Does Krishna Merai accept Medicare?
- Krishna Merai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Merai's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Merai's NPI (1124524418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.