Prakash Merai, M.D.
NPI 1851488498 · Psychiatry Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prakash Merai, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1851488498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851488498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 032248 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
56 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$62 (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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 157 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 129 | 14 |
| Olanzapine | 106 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 92 | 12 |
| Haloperidol | 92 | 13 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 85 | — |
| Risperidone | 82 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,530 across 77 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
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prakash Merai's NPI number?
- Prakash Merai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851488498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prakash Merai's specialty?
- Prakash Merai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prakash Merai located?
- Prakash Merai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3405 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA 30906-3815.
- What is Prakash Merai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prakash Merai is (706) 792-7021.
- Does Prakash Merai accept Medicare?
- Prakash Merai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prakash Merai's NPI active?
- Yes — Prakash Merai's NPI (1851488498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.