Avalon Mertens, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Avalon Mertens, DO practices as part of a group student in an organized health care education/training program specialist practice in Salem, MA. Trained at Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine (class of 2015), she has been practicing for over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 73 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers in MASee all Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Salem11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1323dNPPES updated 2022-09-21 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Highland Ave Ste 104, Salem, MA 01970-2100

Fax: (978) 741-3131
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

34.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

456

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

164

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

897

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $398k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+22%)42%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 20, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Taxonomy: 390200000X

Education & Training

Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 2015)

Virtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Avalon Mertens

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Avalon Mertens for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avalon Mertens

Dr. Mertens is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 745-4489.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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