Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Merritt, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Rome, GA

  • NPI 1649332420
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7 John Maddox Dr Nw
Rome, GA 301651413
(706) 368-8500
fax (706) 307-4613
Mailing address
Po Box 12938, C/O Clinic Management
Calhoun, GA 30703

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2023
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #053270

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649332420. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,059
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$272,778
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 451 422 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 427 346 $120
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 408 373 $13
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 386 385 $65
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 293 230 $8
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 171 153 $12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 168 107 $75
85610 Blood test, clotting time 166 29 $4
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 117 98 $8
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 116 89 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,159
Transactions
58
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 17 $395.62
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 18 $329.21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 12 $238.93
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC. 2 $46.50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 3 $42.87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $31.98
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 1 $19.19
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $19.03
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $18.31
PFIZER INC. 1 $17.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,159

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,355
Patients
1,637
Total drug cost
$962,508
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 593 168 $8,486
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 570 163 $7,305
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 546 135 $595,815
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 529 157 $7,859
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 448 158 $3,566
Carvedilol Generic 424 133 $4,257
Furosemide Generic 391 149 $2,069
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 353 104 $8,225
Lisinopril Generic 317 97 $2,269
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 269 81 $2,125

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Merritt's medical specialty?
Dr. James Merritt practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Rome, GA.
Where does Dr. James Merritt practice?
Dr. James Merritt practices at 7 John Maddox Dr Nw, Rome, GA 301651413. Office phone: 7063688500.
What is Dr. James Merritt's NPI?
Dr. James Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649332420, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Merritt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Merritt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Merritt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.