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DR. DESHARA JUNAY MERKERSON DDS
NPI 1477816916
Dentist - General Practice in Albany, GA

Active since June 20, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1030 W GORDON AVE, ALBANY, GA 31701(229) 432-9555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Deshara Junay Merkerson Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DESHARA JUNAY MERKERSON DDS (NPI 1477816916) is an individual general practice provider in Albany, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN015982) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Sacramento.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477816916
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. DESHARA JUNAY MERKERSONCredential: DDS
Location Address1030 W GORDON AVEAlbany, GA 31701
Mailing Address549 Petunia DrVacaville, CA 95687-7659 · (707) 816-8181
Phone(229) 432-9555
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1477816916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · DN015982✔ Licensed in CA · 63266
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1030 W GORDON AVE, Albany, GA 31701
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18021 Florin RdSacramento, CA 95828-3140 · Phone (916) 383-5171

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Deshara Junay Merkerson Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NIVEDITA PATEL
Dentist (General Practice)
1030 W GORDON AVE, STE A
ALBANY, GA 31701
Dougherty County (229) 432-9555
DR. MIGUEL R HERNANDEZ DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1030 W GORDON AVE, STE A
ALBANY, GA 31701
Dougherty County (229) 432-9555
DR. BRETT C SCOTT DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1030 W GORDON AVE, SUITE A
ALBANY, GA 31701
Dougherty County (229) 432-9555

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Deshara Merkerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deshara Merkerson is 1477816916. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2012.

Where is Deshara Merkerson located?

Deshara Merkerson practices at 1030 W Gordon Ave, Albany, GA 31701. The listed phone number is (229) 432-9555.

What is Deshara Merkerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Deshara Merkerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deshara Merkerson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Deshara Merkerson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 12 other insurers list Deshara Merkerson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deshara Merkerson was last updated on December 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.