Quick answers
- Does Meris F. Lehecka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meris F. Lehecka accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Meris F. Lehecka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Meris F. Lehecka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meris F. Lehecka's NPI number?
- 1407480072. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Meris F. Lehecka, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 225 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)119 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)45 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)37 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation55%
- Arthritis52%
- Heart failure50%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
Hospitals where Meris F. Lehecka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meris F. Lehecka at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Island HospitalAnacortes, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500007
- Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500003
Practice locations
Addresses where Meris F. Lehecka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2511 M Ave, Suite DAnacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293‑0308
- 307 S 13th St, Suite 300Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 336‑9757
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meris F. Lehecka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit323 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Anacortes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anacortes, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407480072 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians