DR. JENNIFER KAY MERLIS MD
NPI 1326274234
Emergency Medicine in Duluth, MN

Active since June 05, 2009PECOS Enrolled
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH-ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-4357 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Jennifer Kay Merlis Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JENNIFER KAY MERLIS MD (NPI 1326274234) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (57002) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326274234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER KAY MERLISCredential: MD
Location Address407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH-ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERDuluth, MN 55805-1950
Mailing Address407 E 3rd St, Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN 55805-1950 · (218) 786-4357
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2013
✔ NPI 1326274234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 57002
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
407 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1326274234MI
Medicaid1326274234WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jennifer Kay Merlis Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Merlis reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Care
407 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Medical Center
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
3500 TOWER AVE
Superior, WI 54880
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospital Of Superior
  • 381 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
4572 COUNTY ROAD 61
Moose Lake, MN 55767
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access Hospital
5211 HIGHWAY 110
Aurora, MN 55705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
901 9TH ST N
Virginia, MN 55792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
705 LUNDORFF DRIVE SOUTH
Sandstone, MN 55072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
124 services119 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
52 services51 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physical Therapist
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Therapist
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Occupational Therapist
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jennifer Merlis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Merlis is 1326274234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2009.

Where is Jennifer Merlis located?

Jennifer Merlis practices at 407 E 3rd St Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-4357.

What is Jennifer Merlis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jennifer Merlis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Merlis is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Merlis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Merlis reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, MN), St. Mary's Hospital Of Superior (Superior, WI), Essentia Health Moose Lake (Moose Lake, MN), Northern Pines Medical Center (Aurora, MN), Essentia Health Virginia, LLC (Virginia, MN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Merlis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Merlis was last updated on October 17, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.