PATRICIA MERLO, D.O.
PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE SPECIALISTS SC
Direct Primary Care
Comprehensive, direct-pay primary care for the entire family.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- DO
- Medical school
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
- Graduated
- 1990
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation · 3,081 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
Dr. Patricia Merlo is an Internal Medicine Physician in Elgin, Illinois, dedicated to providing high-quality care to adults and their families. With a focus on preventive medicine and personalized attention, she takes the time to understand each patient's unique needs and develop a treatment plan tailored to their health goals. As a direct-pay practice, patients enjoy the benefits of reduced costs and increased flexibility in their care.
Dr. Merlo's practice operates under a direct-pay model, which means patients pay out-of-pocket for services rather than through insurance. This approach allows for more personalized attention and a reduced administrative burden, enabling Dr. Merlo to devote more time to her patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Merlo a direct-pay practice?
Yes, Dr. Merlo operates under a direct-pay model.
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