DR. MERLIN BARDETT FAUSETT M.D.
NPI 1659403038
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Missoula, MT

Q: What is Merlin Fausett's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merlin Fausett is 1659403038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2007.

Q: What is Merlin Fausett's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merlin Fausett was last updated on November 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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 March 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2831 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 232, MISSOULA, MT 59804(406) 523-5650(855) 823-5532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 16, 2025, Oct 23, 2023, Sep 15, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Merlin Bardett Fausett M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MERLIN BARDETT FAUSETT M.D. (NPI 1659403038) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (30616) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Polson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659403038

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X

Provider Legal NameDR. MERLIN BARDETT FAUSETTCredential: M.D.

Location Address2831 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 232Missoula, MT 59804-7479

Mailing Address3405 Ravenwood LnMissoula, MT 59803-3219 · (406) 360-7941

Phone(406) 523-5650

Fax(855) 823-5532

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1659403038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207VM0101X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 30616✔ Licensed in LA · MD.13790R

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.

Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 336166-1205 (UT)

Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207VC0200X · License 336166-1205 (UT)

2831 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 232, Missoula, MT 59804

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16 13th Ave EPolson, MT 59860-5315 · Phone (406) 883-5680 · Fax (406) 883-8910

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1126148-00WY

Medicaid87041014401UT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Merlin Bardett Fausett 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 ID9638398266

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201023002715

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.

Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 76830

An ultrasound scan of the lower abdominal region is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. This helps in checking the health of reproductive organs and detecting any abnormalities. The scan is done via a small probe inserted into the body.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270023

Location2827 Fort Missoula RdMissoula, MT 59804 · Missoula County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59804 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

$130.52 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.82 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening

9%748 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

43%46 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

0%34 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

94%34 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

74%1,952 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

11%744 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

35%1,223 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 0% · 527 patients

0%527 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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