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MERRITT ECHOLS MCLAUGHLIN MD
NPI 1962797712
Family Medicine in Thomson, GA

Active since June 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 FLUKER STREET FAMILY MEDICINE, THOMSON, GA 30824(706) 595-1090(706) 595-6010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2020, Sep 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Merritt Echols Mclaughlin Md NPPES

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

MERRITT ECHOLS MCLAUGHLIN MD (NPI 1962797712) is an individual family medicine provider in Thomson, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (80472) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962797712
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMERRITT ECHOLS MCLAUGHLINCredential: MD
Location Address315 FLUKER STREET FAMILY MEDICINEThomson, GA 30824-7024
Mailing Address315 Fluker Street Family MedicineThomson, GA 30824-7024 · (706) 595-1090
Phone(706) 595-1090
Fax(706) 595-6010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1962797712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 80472✔ Licensed in MD · D0078453
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License LL33533 (SC)
315 FLUKER STREET FAMILY MEDICINE, Thomson, GA 30824
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1123 NORTH WASHINGTON STREETLINCOLNTON, GA 30817-3081 · Phone (706) 359-6070
Location 22508 University DrThomson, GA 30824-0040 · Phone (706) 595-1090 · Fax (706) 595-6010

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid003221449AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Merritt Echols Mclaughlin 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 ID9537482344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200107002890
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 9

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.

Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
58 services54 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
56 services34 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
55 services33 patients
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 84443
A TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.
51 services46 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
51 services48 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
48 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110028
Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomson, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110111
Location2460 Washington RoadThomson, GA 30824 · Mc Duffie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30824 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
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$2.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier29 claims29 services$32.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Merritt Mclaughlin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merritt Mclaughlin is 1962797712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2011.

Where is Merritt Mclaughlin located?

Merritt Mclaughlin practices at 315 Fluker Street Family Medicine, Thomson, GA 30824. The listed phone number is (706) 595-1090.

What is Merritt Mclaughlin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Merritt Mclaughlin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merritt Mclaughlin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Merritt Mclaughlin accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Merritt Mclaughlin 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.

Is Merritt Mclaughlin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merritt Mclaughlin is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital and University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merritt Mclaughlin was last updated on January 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.