Overview
James Merrill is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Dr. Merrill is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Fereidoon Shafiei is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Shafiei is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Karing Hearts Cardiology
. Dr. Brahmbhatt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Brahmbhatt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
Shawn Baldwin, MD, became fascinated with cardiology long before he even realized he would become a physician. “God gave me an interest in the heart in elementary school, even before the thought of practicing medicine crossed my mind in college,” he says. Dr. Baldwin says his family’s encouragement helped him choose his career path and he came to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute with the encouragement of a former colleague. “It is important for patients to know that the medical team cares for them,” he says. “The most important way to know what someone needs is to listen. I enjoy when a procedure works well, and a patient truly feels better.”. Dr. Baldwin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, His Bundle Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Baldwin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James J. Merrill
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James J. Merrill?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James J. Merrill by calling their office at 423-230-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James J. Merrill a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Merrill is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James J. Merrill specialize in?
While Dr. James J. Merrill is a Cardiac Electrophysiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Ventricular Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Does Dr. James J. Merrill accept my insurance?
Dr. James J. Merrill accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-230-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Merrill isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Merrill isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Merrill isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Merrill isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Merrill isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Merrill isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Merrill isAdvanced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Merrill isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Merrill isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.

