Dr Bharat V Merai, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Fountain Valley, CA

Dr Bharat V Merai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Fountain Valley, California. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Orange Coast Anesthesia Inc and his current practice location is 17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (714) 979-1211.

Dr Bharat V Merai is licensed to practice in California (license number C50438) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154392751.

Contact Information

Dr Bharat V Merai, MD
17100 Euclid St,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4004
(714) 979-1211
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bharat V Merai
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience43 Years
Location17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bharat V Merai graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154392751
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183651060
  • Enrollment ID: I20050722000307

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bharat V Merai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154392751NPI-NPPES
00C504380MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology C50438 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical CenterFountain valley, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orange Coast Anesthesia Inc246661359176

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bharat V Merai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrange Coast Anesthesia Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508138256
PECOS PAC ID: 2466613591
Enrollment ID: O20120417000047
Entity NamePremiercare Anesthesia Fountain Valley Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831536531
PECOS PAC ID: 5698903003
Enrollment ID: O20140110000426

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bharat V Merai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bharat V Merai, MD
210 N Tustin Ave,
Santa Ana, CA 92705-3807

Ph: (800) 883-7243
Dr Bharat V Merai, MD
17100 Euclid St,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4004

Ph: (714) 979-1211

Reviews and Comments


Anesthesiology Doctors in Fountain Valley, CA

Dr. Sandra W Kluwe, M.D.
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Practice Location: 17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-979-1211    
Elsa A. Tekle, M.D.
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Dr. Michael Henry Wong, D.O.
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Dr. Tu V Nguyen, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9920 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-378-7000    Fax: 714-647-1245
Michael Audon, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10900 Warner Ave, Suite 101a, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-285-2385    Fax: 818-831-1808
Alan Ho, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 18035 Brookhurst St, # 1200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-963-7240    

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