SHAYLA TANESIA MERRY-AFOAKWA MD
NPI 1922398361
Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN

Q: What is Shayla Merry-afoakwa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shayla Merry-afoakwa is 1922398361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011. The provider is also known as Shayla Tanesia Merry MD.

Q: What is Shayla Merry-afoakwa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 38128(901) 516-5587(901) 516-5323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, May 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Shayla Tanesia Merry-afoakwa Md NPPES

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

SHAYLA TANESIA MERRY-AFOAKWA MD (NPI 1922398361) is an individual internal medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51671) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922398361

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameSHAYLA TANESIA MERRY-AFOAKWACredential: MD

Location Address3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKEMemphis, TN 38128-2504

Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655

Phone(901) 516-5587

Fax(901) 516-5323

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1922398361 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 51671

Definition

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 51671 (TN)

3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, Memphis, TN 38128

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Shayla Tanesia Merry Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17691 Poplar AveGermantown, TN 38138-3904 · Phone (901) 516-1290 · Fax (901) 516-1220

Location 21300 Wesley DrMemphis, TN 38116-6426 · Phone (901) 516-5741 · Fax (901) 516-5986

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid06183733MS

Medicaid204727001AR

MedicaidQ007220TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shayla Tanesia Merry-afoakwa Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224274048

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140927000359

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

325 services113 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

89 services53 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

66 services64 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

59 services58 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

30 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440049

Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38128 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.29/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

48.68

Improvement Activities

Cost

78.41

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$70.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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