MERLIN BROWN, MD
SOUTHDALE INTERNAL MEDICINE PA
Direct Primary Care
Expert management of complex adult health needs through primary and preventive care.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1990
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Southdale Physicians LLC · 2 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Merlin Brown practices within the setting of Southdale Internal Medicine PA in Edina, Minnesota, and operates as a direct-pay practice.
This specialty manages acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, focusing on preventative medicine, managing complex comorbidities, and providing continuity of care for adults. Care often involves managing issues such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
As a direct-pay provider, care is accessed through payment to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing. The provider accepts Medicare assignment.
Areas of Focus
Conditions Treated
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an internal medicine physician generally treat?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, managing both acute and chronic conditions.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignment.
What does it mean that the practice is direct-pay?
A direct-pay practice means that patients pay the practice directly for services rather than billing through a traditional insurance plan.
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