Quick answers
- Does James C. Merritt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Merritt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James C. Merritt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,176 Original Medicare patients and 3,504 services for James C. Merritt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Merritt's NPI number?
- 1649332420. 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 James C. 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 | 1,176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,504 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)356 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)352 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)323 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)288 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)173 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%
- Ischemic heart disease69%
- Arthritis54%
- Heart failure54%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
Hospitals where James C. Merritt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. 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.
- AdventHealth GordonCalhoun, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110023
- AdventHealth MurrayChatsworth, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110050
- AdventHealth RedmondRome, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110168
- Atrium Health Floyd Medical CenterRome, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110054
- Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical CenterCedartown, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111330
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Merritt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1035 Red Bud Rd NECalhoun, GA 30701 (706) 879‑4776
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Merritt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adventist Health System Georgia Inc256 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Georgia →
Other cardiologists in Calhoun
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Calhoun, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adventist Health System Georgia Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Emory University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649332420 |
| 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