Shannon R Merk, ARNP AGNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Sioux City, IA

Shannon R Merk, ARNP AGNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health" in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from nursing school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation and her current practice location is 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 279-3500.

Shannon R Merk is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number H107028) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1962057935.

Contact Information

Shannon R Merk, ARNP AGNP-C
2720 Stone Park Blvd,
Sioux City, IA 51104-3734
(712) 279-3500
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Provider's Profile

Full NameShannon R Merk
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience6 Years
Location2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Shannon R Merk graduated from nursing school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962057935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2019
  • Last Update Date: 08/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618209842
  • Enrollment ID: I20191021002966

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shannon R Merk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962057935NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner H107028 (Iowa)Secondary
363LG0600XNurse Practitioner - Gerontology H107028 (Iowa)Secondary
363LP2300XNurse Practitioner - Primary Care H107028 (Iowa)Secondary
363LA2200XNurse Practitioner - Adult Health H107028 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes Regional Medical CenterSioux city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation074919802646

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Shannon R Merk allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorthwest Iowa Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215962550
PECOS PAC ID: 0749198026
Enrollment ID: O20040217000619

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Shannon R Merk is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Shannon R Merk, ARNP AGNP-C
2720 Stone Park Blvd,
Sioux City, IA 51104-3734

Ph: (712) 279-3500
Shannon R Merk, ARNP AGNP-C
2720 Stone Park Blvd,
Sioux City, IA 51104-3734

Ph: (712) 279-3500

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