Quick answers
- Does Linne` M. Merck accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linne` M. 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 Linne` M. Merck see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 1,033 services for Linne` M. Merck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linne` M. Merck's NPI number?
- 1518488782. 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 Linne` M. 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,033 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)184 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)74 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)42 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 cholesterol70%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Linne` M. Merck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 Banks Crossing Dr, Suite 110Commerce, GA 30529 (762) 244‑5310
- 1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Suite 120Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 410‑2005
- 2292 Peachtree RdAtlanta, GA 30309 (404) 382‑9941
- 485 Hwy 29 NAthens, GA 30601 (706) 438‑4080
- 528 Panther DrJefferson, GA 30549 (706) 395‑3030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linne` M. Merck as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellstreet of Georgia PC430 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Commerce
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Commerce, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellstreet of Georgia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518488782 |
| 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