Cesar Merino, M.D.
NPI 1770933731 · Hospitalist Physician · Vicksburg, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cesar Merino, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Vicksburg, MS (NPI 1770933731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770933731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 26855 (MS)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
501 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 35 Minutes99232 | 187 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 138 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 128 | $157 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 48 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$157 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202-2877Phone: (502) 587-4267
- 1225 N State StJackson, MS 39202-2064Phone: (601) 988-5281Fax: (601) 974-6241
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-20
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cesar Merino's NPI number?
- Cesar Merino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770933731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cesar Merino's specialty?
- Cesar Merino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cesar Merino located?
- Cesar Merino's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Highway 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183-8211.
- What is Cesar Merino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cesar Merino is (601) 883-5000.
- Does Cesar Merino accept Medicare?
- Cesar Merino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cesar Merino's NPI active?
- Yes — Cesar Merino's NPI (1770933731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.