Demi Delise Merlino, APRN, MNSC
Demi Delise Merlino is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Fort Smith, AR with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Demi Delise Merlino, APRN, MNSC specializes in nursing, serving patients in Fort Smith, AR in group practice. She has been practicing since 2015 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1397dNPPES updated 2022-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7800 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4278
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.2%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
299
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
473
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,158
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $627k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$690 received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Demi Delise Merlino's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 26, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2100X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 150006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Demi Delise Merlino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Smith 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 Demi Delise Merlino
NPI records show Dr. Merlino as active with telehealth listed in Fort Smith, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 314-4940.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
7800 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4278
Mailing Address
7800 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4278
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