Merlyn J. Kaalla, D.O.
NPI 1316470594ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Conyers, GA
Family Medicine (D.O.) in Conyers, Georgia, trained at Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Carolinas Campus (class of 2017). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $40,063 for 498 claims, against $4,903 paid for services in 2024. Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC was the largest of 8 companies reporting payments in 2025, $186.10 in all, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1316470594 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | D.O. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Sep 10, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | 85473 | GA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (GA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 103 across 17 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $4,903 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 498 · 909 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 178 |
| Total drug cost | $40,063 |
| Generic share | 85% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Edward Via Col of Osteo Medicine-Carolinas Campus |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical groups
- Piedmont Professional Services LLCAlpharetta, GA · 388 clinicians
- Piedmont Medical Care CorporationAtlanta, GA · 371 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Piedmont Newton HospitalCovington, GA
- Piedmont Rockdale HospitalConyers, GA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$186.10 · 9 payments from 8 companies
- 2024$108.98 · 6 payments from 5 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | $31.62 | 2 |
| Lilly USA, LLC | $30.62 | 1 |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | $25.79 | 1 |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | $23.00 | 1 |
| Corcept Therapeutics | $22.04 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$186.10 · 9 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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