Brian Longhurst Merrill, DO

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(715) 485-8876Balsam Lake, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Brian Longhurst Merrill, DO runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Balsam Lake, WI. He graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Balsam Lake26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1162dNPPES updated 2023-03-01 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Polk County Plz Ste 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-8009

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.4%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

80

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

120

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,927

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $925k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
68%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-27%)43%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
43%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
40%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
34%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

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 · 2000

    Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University

  2. Board certified · Feb 28, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1300 N 500 E Suite 330, Logan, UT 84341-2408

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Brian Longhurst Merrill

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Longhurst Merrill for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Balsam Lake 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 Brian Longhurst Merrill

Dr. Merrill is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Balsam Lake, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (715) 485-8876.

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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