LAURA MARIE MERRON M.D.
NPI 1588975361
Family Medicine in Waterloo, IA

Q: What is Laura Merron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Merron is 1588975361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2010. The provider is also known as Laura Marie Hoffmann M.D..

Q: What is Laura Merron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Merron was last updated on June 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3421 W 9TH ST, SUITE 101, WATERLOO, IA 50702(319) 272-7050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Laura Marie Merron M.d. NPPES

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

LAURA MARIE MERRON M.D. (NPI 1588975361) is an individual family medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (39682) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588975361

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA MARIE MERRONCredential: M.D.

Location Address3421 W 9TH ST, SUITE 101Waterloo, IA 50702-5401

Mailing Address2727 Barton AveWaterloo, IA 50702-5207 · (319) 464-5225

Phone(319) 272-7050

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 28, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2016

✔ NPI 1588975361 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · 39682

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

3421 W 9TH ST, Waterloo, IA 50702

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Marie Hoffmann M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Marie Merron M.d. 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 ID7911021076

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100826000979

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

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Merron reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iowa Emergency Physicians LLP

Same address

Emergency Medicine

3421 WEST NINTH STREET
Waterloo, IA 50702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
70 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1386879427 (319) 272-8000

Waterloo Emergency Physicians, LLC

Same address

Emergency Medicine

3421 W 9TH ST
Waterloo, IA 50702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
48 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649013038 (319) 272-8000

Sartori Memorial Hospital Inc

7.5 mi

Emergency Medicine

515 COLLEGE ST
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
20 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1710928734 (319) 272-7600

Cedar Falls Emergency Physicians, LLC

7.6 mi

Emergency Medicine

515 COLLEGE ST
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
37 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255146155 (319) 268-3000

Waverly Health Center

19 mi

Critical Access

312 9TH ST SW
Waverly, IA 50677

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1033125463 (Iowa)
66 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1447299953 (319) 352-4120

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 3

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.

123 services119 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.

49 services47 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.

29 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Falls, IA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160040

Location515 College StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County

Emergency services

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160067

Location3421 West Ninth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702 · Black Hawk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Waverly Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Waverly, IA

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161339

Location312 9th Street SWWaverly, IA 50677 · Bremer County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50702 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

$81.84 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.05 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

PAUL FRANKE M.D.

Internal Medicine

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-5655

DR. MICHELLE NICOLE KOMPARE MD

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-8000

MARCIA A RELLIHAN D.O.

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

3421 W 9TH ST, SUITE G4500
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 233-8865

KRISTA RAE MILLER CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-8000

MARY A STEFFENSMEIER

Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Sports Dietetics)

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-5859

KEVIN J DIRKSEN ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (757) 561-4487

DR. RACHELLE ALEXANDRA MAKINDE MD

Anesthesiology

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-5000

LEVI EDWARD ANDREWS DPM

Podiatrist

3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Black Hawk County (319) 272-2112

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 Laura Merron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Merron is 1588975361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2010. The provider is also known as Laura Marie Hoffmann M.D..

Where is Laura Merron located?

Laura Merron practices at 3421 W 9th St Suite 101, Waterloo, IA 50702. The listed phone number is (319) 272-7050.

What is Laura Merron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Laura Merron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Merron 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laura Merron's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Merron reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Iowa Emergency Physicians LLP (Waterloo, IA), Waterloo Emergency Physicians, LLC (Waterloo, IA), Sartori Memorial Hospital Inc (Cedar Falls, IA), Cedar Falls Emergency Physicians, LLC (Cedar Falls, IA) and Waverly Health Center (Waverly, IA). 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 Laura Merron's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Merron accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Laura Merron 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 Laura Merron affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Merron is affiliated with Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Waverly Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Merron was last updated on June 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.