Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Merlin Brown, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Edina, MN

  • NPI 1053317354
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6545 France Avenue South, Suite 510
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 927-7079
fax (952) 920-9758

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 18, 2024
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #38120
Medicaid
MN #866590700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053317354. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
798
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$50,191
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 244 105 $124
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 203 108 $7
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 102 22 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 96 57 $82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 83 13 $16
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 23 20 $3
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 16 16 $69
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 16 16 $29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 50 peers in Edina Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,533
Patients
408
Total drug cost
$30,846
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 198 52 $4,723
Lisinopril Generic 140 39 $2,438
Omeprazole Generic 132 36 $2,947
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 116 31 $2,459
Losartan Potassium Generic 105 28 $3,415
Prednisone Generic 105 46 $605
Trazodone Hcl Generic 102 27 $2,475
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 101 28 $1,781
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 91 13 $773
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 86 25 $1,210

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Merlin Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Merlin Brown practices Internal Medicine Physician in Edina, MN.
Where does Dr. Merlin Brown practice?
Dr. Merlin Brown practices at 6545 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435. Office phone: 9529277079.
What is Dr. Merlin Brown's NPI?
Dr. Merlin Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053317354, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Merlin Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Merlin Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Merlin Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.