Quick answers
- Does Dara L. Merritt accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Dara L. Merritt may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dara L. Merritt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 260 services for Dara L. Merritt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dara L. Merritt's NPI number?
- 1376115998. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dara L. Merritt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 260 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)113 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)81 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes43%
- Anxiety39%
- Depression38%
Hospitals where Dara L. Merritt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dara L. Merritt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
- Tift Regional Medical CenterTifton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110095
Practice locations
Addresses where Dara L. Merritt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2804 N Oak St, Suite CValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 241‑8925
- 306 Shirley AveDouglas, GA 31533 (229) 241‑8925
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dara L. Merritt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Care Medical Center LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Valdosta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valdosta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Care Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376115998 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians