Farouk E Mercho, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Lafayette, IN

Farouk E Mercho, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Nchmd Inc, Proscan Nch Imaging Llc and his current practice location is 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 446-4819.

Farouk E Mercho is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01031856A) 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 1457497307.

Contact Information

Farouk E Mercho, MD
1701 S Creasy Ln,
Lafayette, IN 47905-4972
(765) 446-4819
(765) 446-4859

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Physician's Profile

Full NameFarouk E Mercho
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience51 Years
Location1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, Indiana
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:
  • Farouk E Mercho graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457497307
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517948342
  • Enrollment ID: I20190131002261

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Farouk E Mercho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457497307NPI-NPPES
000000379915OtherINBCBS
P00817909OtherINRR MEDICARE
000000653260OtherINANTHEM BCBS
100320650MedicaidIN
2863414MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 01031856A (Indiana)Primary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 35.088403 (Ohio)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Naples Community HospitalNaples, FLHospital
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nchmd Inc9436139565374
Proscan Nch Imaging Llc610323305175

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. Farouk E Mercho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNchmd Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831120195
PECOS PAC ID: 9436139565
Enrollment ID: O20040721000254
Entity NameProscan Nch Imaging Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003406711
PECOS PAC ID: 6103233051
Enrollment ID: O20210322001326

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. Farouk E Mercho 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
Farouk E Mercho, MD
3900 St Francis Way, Suite 215,
Lafayette, IN 47905-4923

Ph: (765) 446-4819
Farouk E Mercho, MD
1701 S Creasy Ln,
Lafayette, IN 47905-4972

Ph: (765) 446-4819

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