Dr. Tara A Merritt
Pediatric Medicine in Bogart, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Tara A Merritt, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Bogart, Georgia. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Tara A Merritt also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Performance Pediatrics And Sports Medicine Llc. Dr. Tara A Merritt accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 850-8750 to request Dr. Tara A Merritt the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Tara A Merritt |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8820096563 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Experience
- Over 22 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Tara A Merritt graduated from medical school in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1891895777
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Tara A Merritt
Medical Licenses
Dr. Tara A Merritt has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pediatrics / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
| 58543 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 58543 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
| 58543 | Georgia |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Performance Pediatrics And Sports Medicine Llc
| Performance Pediatrics And Sports Medicine Llc | |
Practice Locations
1181 Langford Drive
Bldg 200 Suite 101
Bogart, GA 30622-2542
Phone: (706) 850-8750
Fax: (706) 850-8760
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Thursday, August 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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Dr. Tara A Merritt [NPI: 1891895777]Pediatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine