Quick answers
- Does Kathy-Jo Merlau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy-Jo Merlau 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 Kathy-Jo Merlau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 208 services for Kathy-Jo Merlau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathy-Jo Merlau's NPI number?
- 1487012340. 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 Kathy-Jo Merlau, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 208 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 50 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)205 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy-Jo Merlau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 56 Main StSpringfield, VT 05156 (802) 738‑8002
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, VT — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487012340 |
| 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
- 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