Merna Armanious, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Merna Armanious is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Merna Armanious, M.D. in person in Tampa or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 671dNPPES updated 2024-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.93/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
298
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
225
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,063
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $163k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ 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.
$452 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Merna Armanious's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 300, Tampa, FL 33613-4696
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 514001
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Merna Armanious
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Merna Armanious for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Tampa 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 Merna Armanious
Dr. Armanious is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 497-9661.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3000 Medical Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33613-4680
Mailing Address
3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 300, Tampa, FL 33613-4696
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