Physician Profile
Heather C. Merlo-Grifantini, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merlo-Grifantini
Based in Rogue River, OR, Heather C. Merlo-Grifantini, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Heather is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 1,413 Medicare patients across 2,092 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. NPI 1346401742 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (541) 582-0505
- Email not available
Practice Locations
509 E MAIN ST
Rogue River, OR 97537
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,092 services · 1,413 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
87 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
80 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
72 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
25 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
186 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
526 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Merlo-Grifantini?
Dr. Merlo-Grifantini is a family practice in Rogue River, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merlo-Grifantini's address?
Dr. Merlo-Grifantini is listed at 509 E Main St, Rogue River, OR 97537. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Merlo-Grifantini?
The number on file is (541) 582-0505. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merlo-Grifantini's NPI number?
Dr. Merlo-Grifantini's National Provider Identifier is 1346401742. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Merlo-Grifantini train?
Dr. Merlo-Grifantini attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Merlo-Grifantini been practicing?
Dr. Merlo-Grifantini has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Merlo-Grifantini perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merlo-Grifantini performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Merlo-Grifantini confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merlo-Grifantini. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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