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Active NPI 1801488465 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Merissa Ferrar Nelms , DDS

Dentist - General Practice • Athens, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Merissa Nelms, DDS is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Dentist - General Practice in Athens, GA. Practice services are available at 870 GAINES SCHOOL RD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

870 Gaines School Rd

Athens, GA 306053132

Telephone 7065467473
Fax 7065490973
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dentist - General Practice in Athens, GA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (3302 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-29
Dentist - General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1223G0001X

State License GA DN122419

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Prosthetist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 224P00000X

A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained complete or partial limb loss or absence. Prosthetists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Erika James , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1689210320

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2022

Registered at 870 GAINES SCHOOL RD, ATHENS, GA 306053132 (Tel: 7065467473)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2022

Registered at 870 GAINES SCHOOL RD, ATHENS, GA 306053132 (Tel: 7065467473)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2022

Recorded as MERISSA NELMS, DDS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2022

Prosthetist

NPI Profile Active February 06, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 06, 2021

Registered at 1120 15TH ST # GC5110, AUGUSTA, GA 309122210 (Tel: 7067213770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 06, 2021

Registered at 1258 10TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941222302 (Tel: 7184047772)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 06, 2021

Recorded as MERISSA FERRAR

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 06, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 05, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801488465
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 05, 2021
Last Update: March 29, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

870 Gaines School Rd

Athens, GA 306053132

Phone: 7065467473

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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