DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) – Internal Medicine Physician, NPI 1366719023

DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Bakersfield, California. specializing in INTERNAL MEDICINE. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. 4301116550 (MI). The NPI Number for DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) is 1366719023

Main info

Male
23 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.)
NPI
1366719023
Phone
(661) 336-5300
Address
1611 1ST ST
Enumeration Date
23 November 2011
Last Update Date
11 February 2022

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
OTHER
Secondary Phone
6617262378
Graduation Year
2003 (23 years ago)
PAC ID
2163683590
Group Practice PAC ID
6002729175
Professional Enrollment ID
I20201105000854
Address ID
CA935346219LA43112WXXX400
Telehealth
Yes

Contacts

SOAP Endpoint
https://careepicwest.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-prodcalgateway/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/scalceq
Data current as of
20 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience79
Completeness85
Years active:14State licenses:4Other namesUpdated within 12 months

21,508 INTERNAL MEDICINE in CA

Provider Addresses for DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.)

  • 1611 1ST ST

    BAKERSFIELD, CA 933042901

    Phone: (661) 336-5300

    Fax: (661) 336-5303

    Type: Location

  • PO BOX 1559

    BAKERSFIELD, CA 933021559

    Phone: (661) 635-3050

    Type: Mailing

  • 9001 S H ST

    BAKERSFIELD, CA 933075948

    Phone: (661) 328-4260

    Fax: (661) 617-2888

    Type: Location

  • 36123 Schoolcraft Rd

    Livonia, MI 481501216

    Phone: (225) 265-3061

    Type: Location

  • 1611 1st St

    Bakersfield, CA 933042901

    Phone: (661) 336-5300

    Fax: (661) 336-5303

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

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Open Payments (CMS)

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2020-11-05

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20201105000854IInternal MedicineCATBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 6002729175View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
U R O L O G YOH
Nurse PractitionerCA
Internal MedicineCA
Internal MedicineCA
Internal Medicine, GastroenterologyCA
Physician AssistantCA
Emergency MedicineNC
O P H T H A L M O L O G YCA
Anesthesiology, Pain ManagementNH
Family Practice, Sports MedicineCA

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Frequently asked questions

What federal number belongs to DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.)?
The federal identifier for DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) is NPI 1366719023.
Is DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) active in the national directory?
DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.)'s public NPI profile is in an active state.
What field does DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) work in?
You can think of DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.) as practicing within Internal Medicine Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What location metadata exists for DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.)?
The page summarizes Bakersfield, California for DR. VENKAT RAO MERLA (M.D.); expand the address list for detail.
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