DR. CATHERINE MERNA MD
NPI 1497281828
Otolaryngology in Dakota Dunes, SD
About Dr. Catherine Merna Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CATHERINE MERNA MD (NPI 1497281828) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (17065) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Sioux City.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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. Catherine Merna 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux City, IABurgess Health Center
Critical Access Hospitals · Onawa, IADunes Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Dakota Dunes, SDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57049 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Catherine Merna's NPI number?
The NPI number for Catherine Merna is 1497281828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2017.
Where is Catherine Merna located?
Catherine Merna practices at 101 Tower Rd Ste 120, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049. The listed phone number is (605) 217-4320.
What is Catherine Merna's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Catherine Merna enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Catherine Merna is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Catherine Merna accept?
Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan list Catherine Merna as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Catherine Merna affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Catherine Merna is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center, Burgess Health Center and Dunes Surgical Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Catherine Merna was last updated on April 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
