Dr. Timothy Jesse Merino II, MD

Dr. Merino practices at Enloe Health in Chico, California, part of Enloe Health.

Dr. Merino's NPI, 1720511355, was assigned on April 10, 2017. Dr. Merino graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 2017. Dr. Merino's District of Columbia license number on file is MD210002204.

Dr. Merino's primary practice is Enloe Health, at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 in Butte County. The practice phone is (530) 332-7300.

Dr. Merino's primary practice is Enloe Health in Chico, California, part of Enloe Health. The medical group on file is Chico Hospitalist Group.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Merino practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Surgery is Dr. Merino's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Merino is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Merino's licenses on file in 3 states: District of Columbia, California and North Carolina.

CMS data shows 90 Medicare services from Dr. Merino across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 122 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $10,894 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

CMS counts 122 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merino in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 57 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 70% have high cholesterol. 35% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.46, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Merino's median patient age at 51, with 51% women.

In 2020, Dr. Merino wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $188 in total drug cost.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 81 out of 100 for Dr. Merino for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Merino accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

CMS Open Payments shows 18 general payments to Dr. Merino from 2 drug and device companies from 2022 to 2024. Education make up the largest share, 62% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $3,909.

Dr. Merino graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 2017. Dr. Merino is a member of ACS and AMA.

Dr. Merino is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.