Michelle Merker

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Merker is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Kansas City, MO with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(816) 756-2255Kansas City, MO
Telehealth Available
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Patients across MO can see Michelle Merker in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Kansas City area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 79 Nurse Practitioner providers in MOSee all Nurse Practitioner in Kansas City13+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 2503dNPPES updated 2019-07-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4321 Washington St Ste 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111

Fax: (816) 931-4080
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.29/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

553

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

802

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $993k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 13 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in Kansas CityPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

901 E. 104th St. Mailstop 400n, Kansas City, MO 64131-9712

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adult Health Care With Michelle Merker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Merker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas 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 Michelle Merker

NPI records show Dr. Merker as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 756-2255.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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