Merveen Appu, M.D.
NPI 1194046193 · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Madera, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merveen Appu, M.D. is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider in Madera, CA (NPI 1194046193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194046193
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A148984 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianPrimary2084N0402XLicense A148984 (CA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,202 across 81 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
- 2010-06-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merveen Appu's NPI number?
- Merveen Appu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194046193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merveen Appu's specialty?
- Merveen Appu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merveen Appu located?
- Merveen Appu's practice location on file with NPPES is 9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Madera, CA 93636-8761.
- What is Merveen Appu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merveen Appu is (559) 353-6215.
- Does Merveen Appu accept Medicare?
- Merveen Appu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merveen Appu's NPI active?
- Yes — Merveen Appu's NPI (1194046193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.