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Michelle R. Merker

Michelle R. Merker, RN, APRN, AGNP-C

Sleep Medicine

Pulmonology

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
4.9 of 5 stars317 ratings, 37 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 816-347-5128

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital

Locations

    • 120 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Floor 3, Lees Summit, MO 64086
    • Get Directions
    • phone: 816-347-5128
    • fax: 816-347-5351
      • 5844 Northwest Barry Road, Suite 270, Kansas City, MO 64154
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      • phone: 816-880-6238
      • fax: 816-880-2770
        • 4321 Washington Street, Suite 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111
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        • phone: 816-756-2255
        • fax: 816-931-4080

        Expertise

        Education

        Research College of Nursing

        Masters Program

        Research College of Nursing

        Bachelor Degree

        Insurance

        Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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        • 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)
        • OHA Networks (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

        Ratings & Reviews

        4.9 out of 5

        317 ratings, 37 reviews

        The 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.

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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/24/2025

          NP Merker amazing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/19/2025

          She was very professional and knowledgeable. She explained my medical problems thoroughly.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/1/2025

          The best of care and concern, she would be great for training others.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/26/2025

          Excellent experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2025

          Michelle Merker is a very good provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/16/2025

          Provided me with a sample of a mask I should consider

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/10/2025

          First time meeting with Michelle. She was very easy to talk. And she listened to what I had to say.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/8/2025

          Excellent Professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/8/2025

          I'm very pleased with my St Luke's Care provider!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/7/2025

          Incredible ability to communicate

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/25/2025

          Michelle Merker is always very attentive and understanding of my concerns

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/7/2025

          Muchas gracias muy buen servicio!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/6/2025

          Michelle Merker is the best! She answers every question is so supportive.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          NP Merker is terrific. Excellent teaching! I appreciate NP Merker's support and guidance!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/25/2024

          No bad experience. Michelle Merker is EXCELLENT!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2024

          I consider Ms. Merker to be an outstanding NP. She listened to me, provided alternatives and showed care and concern.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/12/2024

          Fantastic provider, took time to explain in detail and make sure all my questions were answered before she let me go. Explained options for moving forward, what to expect from insurance, etc

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/23/2024

          She was awesome!! Explaining everything in laymen's terms so I actually understood her! Very professional and the thing I like the best is Michelle Merker seemed genuinely concerned and cared!! Great asset for St. Luke's team !

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/21/2024

          I am very pleased with my appointments with Michelle. I feel like she pays attention and answers all my questions. Hope the online appointments are here to stay.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2024

          Very pleased with the experience!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/17/2024

          Good Experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/16/2024

          The nurse practitioner spent her time with me without seeming rushed and I felt at ease with her

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/15/2024

          I really feel like my situation will be resolved soon.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/5/2024

          I was much happier with NP Merker than Dr Ireland. We were able to communicate very well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2024

          friendly and happy

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/10/2024

          She was a great listener and very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/24/2024

          Enjoyed meeting with Michelle merkee. Very knowledgeable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/18/2024

          Dr Merker is wonderful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/15/2024

          Wonderful person. Very nice.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/4/2024

          We talked about the sleep study results, therapy and insurance. She listened to my concerns and answered any questions I had.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2024

          Extremely knowledgeable, well informed Dr that I ever had

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/9/2024

          The NP took her time, incorporated my history into decision making and discussed options with me. I left thinking I knew how to proceed and how to deal with any problems that may arise in the future.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/7/2024

          My provider was very helpful and showed concern about how I was doing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/5/2024

          As always, Michelle encourages and listens to my input when formulating a care plan.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/25/2024

          Michelle Merker did an outstanding job.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/25/2024

          Michelle Merker, as usual, gave me several ideas for improving my issues. I am grateful for her attention to detail and her active listening.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/22/2024

          I'm very thankful for all the C-PAP information. She was great!