Carla Merlos Chindongo, PMHNP
NPI 1760809685 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Merlos Chindongo, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1760809685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760809685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN2285099 (MA)
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 tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $59 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$129 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 60 | 13 |
| Lorazepam | 34 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 33 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 28 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 26 | 12 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$349 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Boston Medical Ctr PlBoston, MA 02118-2908Phone: (617) 414-5245Fax: (617) 414-5520
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-12-18
- Certified
- 2023-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Merlos Chindongo's NPI number?
- Carla Merlos Chindongo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760809685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Merlos Chindongo's specialty?
- Carla Merlos Chindongo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carla Merlos Chindongo located?
- Carla Merlos Chindongo's practice location on file with NPPES is 780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118-2524.
- What is Carla Merlos Chindongo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Merlos Chindongo is (857) 654-1850.
- Does Carla Merlos Chindongo accept Medicare?
- Carla Merlos Chindongo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Merlos Chindongo's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Merlos Chindongo's NPI (1760809685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.