SONYA J. MERRIMAN M.D.
NPI 1811005655
Plastic Surgery in Valdosta, GA
- Individual
- Female
- Plastic Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About SONYA MERRIMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sonya Merriman, a provider established in Valdosta, Georgia with a medical specialization in Plastic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811005655 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208200000X with license number 029038 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1811005655 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- SONYA J. MERRIMAN M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 230 NORTHSIDE DR VALDOSTA, GA 31602
- Location Phone
- (229) 242-3002
- Mailing Address
- 230 NORTHSIDE DR VALDOSTA, GA 31602
- Mailing Phone
- (229) 242-3002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-29-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Sonya Merriman opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2022 until 01-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Plastic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 208200000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 029038
- License State
- GA
- Taxonomy Description
- A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F39096 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 24BCBLS | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| 029038 | OTHER (01) | GA | MEDICAL LICENSE |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sonya Merriman is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2022
Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 31602 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $83.23
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.31
- Maximum New Patient Price $164.04
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.8
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.32
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.01
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $66.89
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.24
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.72
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.31
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811005655, enumerated as an "individual" on August 29, 2006.
The provider is located at 230 NORTHSIDE DR VALDOSTA, GA 31602 and the phone number is (229) 242-3002.
Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
