Quick answers
- Does Michelle R. Merker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle R. Merker 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 Michelle R. Merker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 614 Original Medicare patients and 821 services for Michelle R. Merker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle R. Merker's NPI number?
- 1952727562. 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 Michelle R. Merker, 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 | 614 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 821 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)252 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)235 services
- Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort (95806)216 services
- Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) (95811)64 services
- Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) (95810)15 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes37%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
Hospitals where Michelle R. Merker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle R. Merker 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.
- Saint Luke's East HospitalLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260216
- Saint Luke's South HospitalOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170185
- Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260062
- St Lukes Hospital of Kansas CityKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260138
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle R. Merker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 NE Saint Lukes BlvdLees Summit, MO 64086
- 110 NE Saint Lukes BlvdLees Summit, MO 64086
- 120 NE Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 220Lees Summit, MO 64086 (816) 347‑5800
- 5844 NW Barry Rd, Suite 270Kansas City, MO 64154 (816) 880‑2600
- 601 S 169 HwySmithville, MO 64089 (816) 532‑3700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle R. Merker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc1,237 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lees Summit
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lees Summit, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952727562 |
| 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