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DR. MERISSA FERRAR NELMS DDS
NPI 1801488465
Dentist - General Practice in Athens, GA

Active since February 05, 2021PECOS Enrolled
870 GAINES SCHOOL RD, ATHENS, GA 30605(706) 546-7473(706) 549-0973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Merissa Ferrar Nelms Dds NPPES

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

DR. MERISSA FERRAR NELMS DDS (NPI 1801488465) is an individual general practice provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN122419) and active in the NPI registry since February 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801488465
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERISSA FERRAR NELMSCredential: DDS
Location Address870 GAINES SCHOOL RDAthens, GA 30605-3132
Mailing Address870 Gaines School RdAthens, GA 30605-3132 · (706) 546-7473 · Fax (706) 549-0973
Phone(706) 546-7473
Fax(706) 549-0973
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1801488465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in GA · DN122419
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 ListedProsthetistTaxonomy 224P00000X
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
870 GAINES SCHOOL RD, Athens, GA 30605
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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. Merissa Ferrar Nelms 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 30605 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 2

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

ERIKA NIKOLE JAMES FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
870 GAINES SCHOOL RD
ATHENS, GA 30605
Clarke County (706) 548-7281
ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
870 GAINES SCHOOL RD
ATHENS, GA 30605
Clarke County (762) 499-6960

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 Merissa Nelms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merissa Nelms is 1801488465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2021.

Where is Merissa Nelms located?

Merissa Nelms practices at 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605. The listed phone number is (706) 546-7473.

What is Merissa Nelms's specialty?

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

Is Merissa Nelms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merissa Nelms is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merissa Nelms was last updated on March 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.