A+ CO-FOUNDERS AND TEAM

Margaret C. Merrick, MD, President/CEO and Co-Founder, possesses 22 years of practice operations and management experience. A Board-Certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Merrick in 1999 left a successful private group practice to devote her full energy to A+. Her areas of expertise include financial management and analysis, development of business plans, and creation of strategic alliances. She has implemented the practice start-ups for numerous physicians. Dr. Merrick and the Firm routinely work with physicians, administrators and staffs to establish sound medical business fundamentals that help maintain a productive and profitable practice. Dr. Merrick is a member of the North Carolina Medical Society and the North Carolina Medical Group Managers.   Email Dr. Merrick
 
Tammy L. Lenhart, CPC, CCP and Co-Founder, has 20 years of medical office operations experience with particular expertise in CPT-4 and ICD-9-CM coding. On a daily basis, Ms. Lenhart supervises the billing and insurance for primary care and specialty practices.  She works closely with A+ clients to optimize billing procedures and collection processes, perform chart audits, and provide coding training.  Ms. Lenhart has achieved the accreditation of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and earned designation as a Certified Coding Professional (CCP). Ms. Lenhart currently holds memberships with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and Professional Healthcare Institute of America (PHIA). Email Tammy Lenhart
Linda Baake Jarvis, B.S., possesses three decades of experience in the management of multi-specialty surgical groups. She is a recognized expert in the business and human resource management of surgical practices. Special interests include contract negotiation, preparation and maintenance of budgets, and facilitation of staff development. Her achievements range in scope from management of daily business operations to obtaining a Certificate of Need for an ambulatory surgical center. Ms. Baake Jarvis has implemented the practice start-up and credentialing for fifteen surgeons.  She is a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), The North Carolina Medical Group Managers (NCMGM), and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.  Email Linda Baake-Jarvis
Glenn Speed, has over 12 years of medical office operations experience with particular expertise in CPT-4 and ICD-9-CM coding. On a daily basis, Ms. Speed conducts the billing and insurance for primary care and specialty practices. In addition, she fields calls and questions from clients and coordinates on-site training sessions.
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3715 Guardian Avenue • Post Office Box 914 • Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: (252) 726-2799  • Fax: (252) 726-5722
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