Merrie Hamby, NP
NPI 1518482140 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Toccoa, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merrie Hamby, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Toccoa, GA (NPI 1518482140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518482140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN142597 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,275 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 256 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 187 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 147 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 134 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 131 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 299 | 65 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 276 | 75 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 204 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 203 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 186 | 45 |
| Ezetimibe | 186 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 162 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$362 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merrie Hamby's NPI number?
- Merrie Hamby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518482140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merrie Hamby's specialty?
- Merrie Hamby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Merrie Hamby located?
- Merrie Hamby's practice location on file with NPPES is 58 Big a Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577-6017.
- What is Merrie Hamby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merrie Hamby is (706) 886-3148.
- Does Merrie Hamby accept Medicare?
- Merrie Hamby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merrie Hamby's NPI active?
- Yes — Merrie Hamby's NPI (1518482140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.