Merrilyn Nelson, D.O.
NPI 1356540124 · Family Medicine Physician · Panama City, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merrilyn Nelson, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Panama City, FL (NPI 1356540124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356540124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 629 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
810 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 | 550 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 161 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 51 | $64 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 21 | $182 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 16 | $52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 230 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 208 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 200 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 175 | 62 |
| Omeprazole | 118 | 35 |
| Lisinopril | 115 | 35 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 2 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
- 2007-07-12
- Last updated
- 2017-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merrilyn Nelson's NPI number?
- Merrilyn Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356540124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merrilyn Nelson's specialty?
- Merrilyn Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merrilyn Nelson located?
- Merrilyn Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 W Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL 32405-3333.
- What is Merrilyn Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merrilyn Nelson is (850) 769-6612.
- Does Merrilyn Nelson accept Medicare?
- Merrilyn Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merrilyn Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Merrilyn Nelson's NPI (1356540124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.