Alejandro Meruelo, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1265847917 · Psychiatry Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alejandro Meruelo, M.D., PH.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1265847917).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265847917
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A140047 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
330 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 | 115 | $137 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 96 | $17 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 67 | $74 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 52 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$137 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 16 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 16 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 16 | — |
| Prazosin Hcl | 16 | — |
| Clonazepam | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-20
- Last updated
- 2019-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alejandro Meruelo's NPI number?
- Alejandro Meruelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265847917, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alejandro Meruelo's specialty?
- Alejandro Meruelo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alejandro Meruelo located?
- Alejandro Meruelo's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Alejandro Meruelo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alejandro Meruelo is (800) 926-7253.
- Does Alejandro Meruelo accept Medicare?
- Alejandro Meruelo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alejandro Meruelo's NPI active?
- Yes — Alejandro Meruelo's NPI (1265847917) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.