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

Active since June 05, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: July 19, 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, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2009).

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
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
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

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jennifer Kay Merlis Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092964817
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131009000278
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity 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.
109 services105 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity 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.
28 services28 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Essentia Health Sandstone

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandstone, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241309
Location705 Lundorff Drive SouthSandstone, MN 55072 · Pine County
Emergency services

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

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.

Emergency Medicine
407 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pharmacist
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Family Medicine
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
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
Emergency Medicine
407 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326274234, enumerated as an "individual" on June 05, 2009.

The provider is located at 407 E 3RD ST ESSENTIA HEALTH-ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER DULUTH, MN 55805 and the phone number is (218) 786-4357.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jennifer Merlis is affiliated with: ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, ESSENTIA HEALTH SANDSTONE and ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR.