Quick answers
- Does Sandra S. Merino-Navarro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sandra S. Merino-Navarro 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 Sandra S. Merino-Navarro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 1,478 services for Sandra S. Merino-Navarro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sandra S. Merino-Navarro's NPI number?
- 1932486701. 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 Sandra S. Merino-Navarro, 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,478 |
| Different services or procedures | 132 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)144 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)113 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)106 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)64 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)59 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 pressure59%
- Diabetes47%
- High cholesterol35%
- Arthritis32%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
- Ischemic heart disease14%
Hospitals where Sandra S. Merino-Navarro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sandra S. Merino-Navarro 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.
- Kayenta Alternative Rural HospitalKayenta, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030195
Practice locations
Addresses where Sandra S. Merino-Navarro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hwy 98 and Navajo Route 16, Inscription House Health CenterTonalea, AZ 86044 (928) 672‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sandra S. Merino-Navarro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Arizona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arizona — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932486701 |
| 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