Basma Merhi, MD
NPI 1356539274 · Nephrology Physician · Riverside, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Basma Merhi, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Riverside, RI (NPI 1356539274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356539274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD13322 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
498 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 226 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 68 | $136 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 46 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $129 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 195 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 | 48 |
| Carvedilol | 129 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 99 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 79 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 77 | 17 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 across 3 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
- 2007-10-04
- Last updated
- 2016-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Basma Merhi's NPI number?
- Basma Merhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356539274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Basma Merhi's specialty?
- Basma Merhi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Basma Merhi located?
- Basma Merhi's practice location on file with NPPES is 375 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915-2232.
- What is Basma Merhi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Basma Merhi is (401) 649-4060.
- Does Basma Merhi accept Medicare?
- Basma Merhi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Basma Merhi's NPI active?
- Yes — Basma Merhi's NPI (1356539274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.