Linda Mertens Zeratsky, PA-C
Linda Mertens Zeratsky is a Physician Assistant based in Traverse City, MI with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Linda Mertens Zeratsky, PA-C has been part of the Traverse City medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Traverse City area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored 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 has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MichiganHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
183
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
611
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $77k
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 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Linda Mertens Zeratsky's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 23, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
5865 Hickory Hills Trl, Traverse City, MI 49684-5578
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Linda Mertens Zeratsky
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Linda Mertens Zeratsky for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Traverse City 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 Linda Mertens Zeratsky
NPI records show Dr. Zeratsky as active with telehealth listed in Traverse City, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (231) 935-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Linda Mertens Zeratsky
Practice Location
1105 6th St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2345
Mailing Address
5865 Hickory Hills Trl, Traverse City, MI 49684-5578
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