Heather Nicole Merveldt, FNP-BC, RN
Heather Nicole Merveldt is a Nurse Practitioner based in Richland, MI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Nicole Merveldt, FNP-BC, RN has been part of the Richland medical community since 2019 in group practice. With 7+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Richland area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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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 = better4.86%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
4.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,768
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $303k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
7 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
144 Fairway Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015-7905
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Heather Nicole Merveldt
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Nicole Merveldt for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Richland 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 Heather Nicole Merveldt
NPI records show Dr. Merveldt as active with telehealth listed in Richland, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (269) 552-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Nicole Merveldt
Practice Location
8450 N 32nd St, Richland, MI 49083-9418
Mailing Address
144 Fairway Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015-7905
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