Merritt W Dunlap, MD
Merritt W Dunlap is a Family Medicine specialist based in Carson City, NV with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NV can see Merritt W Dunlap, MD in person in Carson City or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, ischemic_heart, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
412 W John St Ste D, Carson City, NV 89703-8829
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Nevada on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.59/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in NevadaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.29%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.1%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
231
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
234
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,850
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $602k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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, Ischemic Heart Disease, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$467 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Merritt W Dunlap's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Merritt W Dunlap
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Merritt W Dunlap for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Carson 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 Merritt W Dunlap
Dr. Dunlap is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Carson City, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 461-0021.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Merritt W Dunlap
Practice Location
412 W John St Ste D, Carson City, NV 89703-8829
Mailing Address
412 W John St Ste D, Carson City, NV 89703-8829
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