Avalon Mertens, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
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.
Older · 1323dNPPES updated 2022-09-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Highland Ave Ste 104, Salem, MA 01970-2100
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better34.1%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine
Board certified · Sep 20, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Avalon Mertens
Practice Location
55 Highland Ave Ste 104, Salem, MA 01970-2100
Mailing Address
55 Highland Ave Ste 104, Salem, MA 01970-2100
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