Demi Merlino, APRN, MNSC
NPI 1144611922 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Demi Merlino, APRN, MNSC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1144611922).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144611922
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, MNSC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A004320 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,207 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 531 | $97 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 272 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 94 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 49 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $69 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 38 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 264 | 78 |
| Lisinopril | 200 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 181 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 177 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 177 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 159 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$690 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-02-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-27
- Certified
- 2022-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Demi Merlino's NPI number?
- Demi Merlino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144611922, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Demi Merlino's specialty?
- Demi Merlino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Demi Merlino located?
- Demi Merlino's practice location on file with NPPES is 7800 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4278.
- What is Demi Merlino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Demi Merlino is (479) 314-4940.
- Does Demi Merlino accept Medicare?
- Demi Merlino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Demi Merlino's NPI active?
- Yes — Demi Merlino's NPI (1144611922) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.