Michael Scott Mercer, M.D.
Michael Scott Mercer is a Family Medicine specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in family medicine, Michael Scott Mercer, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Saint Paul. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1993dNPPES updated 2020-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
333 Smith Ave N Ste 4640, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.67%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
6.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
139
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
198
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,903
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $142k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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 · 1996
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Dec 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 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 Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michael Scott Mercer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Scott Mercer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Michael Scott Mercer
Dr. Mercer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 241-1001.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Scott Mercer
Practice Location
333 Smith Ave N Ste 4640, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Mailing Address
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
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