Merve Akova, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Merve Akova is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Waterloo, IA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Merve Akova, PMHNP has been part of the Waterloo medical community since 2018 in group practice. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2957dNPPES updated 2018-04-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
258
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,463
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $394k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%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.
Graduated medical school · 2016
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Merve Akova
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Merve Akova for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Waterloo 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 Merve Akova
NPI records show Dr. Akova as active with telehealth listed in Waterloo, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 233-3351.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Merve Akova
Practice Location
146 W Dale St Ste 101, Waterloo, IA 50703-1901
Mailing Address
146 W Dale St Ste 101, Waterloo, IA 50703-1901
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