Quick answers
- Does Lawrance C. Merck accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrance C. Merck 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 Lawrance C. Merck see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 100 Original Medicare patients and 101 services for Lawrance C. Merck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrance C. Merck's NPI number?
- 1215192216. 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 Lawrance C. Merck, 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 | 100 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 101 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)22 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
Hospitals where Lawrance C. Merck works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrance C. Merck 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.
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240075
- Riverwood Healthcare CenterAitkin, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241305
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrance C. Merck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Bunker Hill DrAitkin, MN 56431
- 523 N 3rd StBrainerd, MN 56401 (218) 829‑2861
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrance C. Merck as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Josephs Medical Center237 clinicians in the group
- Aitkin Community Hospital Inc105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Minnesota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Aitkin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aitkin, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Josephs Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215192216 |
| 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