Michelle R Merker, RN, APRN, AGNP-C
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonology
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
Locations
- 4321 Washington Street, Suite 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Get Directions
- phone: 816-756-2255
- fax: 816-931-4080
- 5844 Northwest Barry Road, Suite 270, Kansas City, MO 64154
- Get Directions
- phone: 816-880-6238
- fax: 816-880-2770
- 20 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 150, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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- phone: 816-756-2255
- fax: 816-931-4080
Expertise
Education
Research College of Nursing
Masters ProgramResearch College of Nursing
Bachelor DegreeInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
289 Ratings, 36 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Provided valuable information about my CPAP expierience about what to expect when I get my new machine, when to expect it, and what to do next. I felt I was not rushed and my questions were al answered!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Very thorough took her time to explain everything I needed to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
She was great! She was kind and listened and she was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2024
Thoroughness and my personal situation was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2024
Always kind, courteous & doesn't rush my appt. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
Michele Merker is a Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2024
Michelle is always very informative and listens well. She's very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2024
She always listens and works with me to find solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2023
She was amazing and went above and beyond. I cannot give enough praise!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
A good and thorough visit to assess sleep practices, recommendations and discussions to have with primary care and neurologist next month.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2023
Very prepared for the call. She had reviewed my stats & knew the numbers. Had excellent suggestions on better equipment & made it easy for me to check out the options & make a decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2023
Very informative
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
She helped me a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
My dr was awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2023
Thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Dr. Merker is top notch, patient, kind, well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2023
Michelle is awesome. She listens and addresses every question or concern that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
I felt very heard and like she was taking my concerns seriously. She did not seem rushed at all which is nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2023
Michelle is a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2023
Very knowledgeable doctor who helped me understand everything so much better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2023
Excellent. Active listen to concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2023
Easy, comprehensive appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2023
Knowledgeable, competent, thorough, compassionate - kind person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Dr Merker is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2023
Very very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
Michelle Merker was very knowledgeable and well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2023
Michelle MerkerIs brilliant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2023
Michelle is very personable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Very professional & was kind enough to work me into her schedule, in order for me to get the orders to get going with my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2023
Michelle Merker is the consummate medical professional. I love that she keeps up on research in her field, and understands and refers me to other resources as needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
Michelle Merker is very thorough, knowledgeable and professional. She answered each of my questions patiently and carefully and took the time to fully address all of my questions. The information she provided was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2023
Everything was super.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2023
GREAT doctor!!!