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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Semler Scientific, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001554859  
Trading Symbol smlr  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,123,568
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1