
Michelle R. Merker, RN, APRN, AGNP-C
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonology
Highlights
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
- Get Directions
- phone: 816-880-6238
- fax: 816-880-2770
- 4321 Washington Street, Suite 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Get Directions
- 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)
- 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 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 3/24/2025
NP Merker amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
She was very professional and knowledgeable. She explained my medical problems thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
The best of care and concern, she would be great for training others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Michelle Merker is a very good provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Provided me with a sample of a mask I should consider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Excellent Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
I'm very pleased with my St Luke's Care provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Incredible ability to communicate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Michelle Merker is always very attentive and understanding of my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Muchas gracias muy buen servicio!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Michelle Merker is the best! She answers every question is so supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
NP Merker is terrific. Excellent teaching! I appreciate NP Merker's support and guidance!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2024
No bad experience. Michelle Merker is EXCELLENT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Very pleased with the experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
Good Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
I really feel like my situation will be resolved soon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
friendly and happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
She was a great listener and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2024
Enjoyed meeting with Michelle merkee. Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
Dr Merker is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Wonderful person. Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Extremely knowledgeable, well informed Dr that I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
My provider was very helpful and showed concern about how I was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
As always, Michelle encourages and listens to my input when formulating a care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2024
Michelle Merker did an outstanding job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
I'm very thankful for all the C-PAP information. She was great!