Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Merle Lawter, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Saint George, UT
- NPI 1518680214
- Accepts Medicare
- 4 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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437 S Bluff St Ste 302
Saint George, UT 847703591
(435) 634-8848
fax (435) 634-8884
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2022 — 4 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2022 — 4 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP0808X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Utah #11135223-4405 · Utah #11135223-8900
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518680214. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
50
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$5,163
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 50 | 13 | $103 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Saint George Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$173
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $36.54 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $36.02 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 1 | $29.72 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 1 | $24.07 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $18.85 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $14.12 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 1 | $13.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
98
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,168
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $118 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $80 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $634 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER (Desvenlafaxine Succinate) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $260 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $260 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $107 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $708 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Merle Lawter's medical specialty?
Dr. Merle Lawter practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Saint George, UT.
Where does Dr. Merle Lawter practice?
Dr. Merle Lawter practices at 437 S Bluff St Ste 302, Saint George, UT 847703591. Office phone: 4356348848.
What is Dr. Merle Lawter's NPI?
Dr. Merle Lawter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518680214, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Merle Lawter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Merle Lawter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Merle Lawter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.