Heather Perona Ragland, PA
Heather Perona Ragland is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Gainesville, GA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Perona Ragland, PA specializes in medical, serving patients in Gainesville, GA in group practice. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2020 and has 6+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.55/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1315 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3875
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202382.55/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
231
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
22
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
34
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $381
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AS0400X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2020)
Mailing address
Po Box 742616, Atlanta, GA 30374-2616
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Heather Perona Ragland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Perona Ragland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heather Perona Ragland
NPI records show Dr. Ragland as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 219-6520.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Perona Ragland
Practice Location
1315 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3875
Mailing Address
Po Box 742616, Atlanta, GA 30374-2616
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