MERLE LAWTER APRN
NPI 1518680214
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Saint George, UT

Active since September 19, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302, SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770(435) 634-8848(435) 634-8884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2024, Mar 4, 2024, Oct 11, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2022).

About Merle Lawter Aprn NPPES

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

MERLE LAWTER APRN (NPI 1518680214) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Saint George, Utah, licensed in Utah (11135223-4405) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518680214
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMERLE LAWTERCredential: APRN
Location Address437 S BLUFF ST STE 302Saint George, UT 84770-3591
Mailing Address437 S Bluff St Ste 302Saint George, UT 84770-3591 · (435) 634-8848 · Fax (435) 634-8884
Fax(435) 634-8884
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2024
NPI 1518680214 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in UT · 11135223-4405
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 364SP0808X · License 11135223-8900 (UT)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302, Saint George, UT 84770

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

Merle Lawter Aprn 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 ID5496124018
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221202002684
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
66 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St. George Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · St George, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460021
Location1380 East Medical Center DriveSt George, UT 84790 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84770 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
$84.41 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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 6

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
ST GEORGE, UT 84770
Marriage & Family Therapist
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
ST GEORGE, UT 84770
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
437 S BLUFF ST STE 302
SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770

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 Merle Lawter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Lawter is 1518680214. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2022.

Where is Merle Lawter located?

Merle Lawter practices at 437 S Bluff St Ste 302, Saint George, UT 84770. The listed phone number is (435) 634-8848.

What is Merle Lawter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Merle Lawter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merle Lawter 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 Merle Lawter accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and University of Utah Health Plans list Merle Lawter 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 Merle Lawter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merle Lawter is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Lawter was last updated on April 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.