Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 10 years
- Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2011
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1922398361
Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa MD
Hospitalist
She is located at 3960 New Covington Pike in Memphis, TN 38128. Can help patients with the following: Fever, Hiatal Hernia, High Blood Pressure, Migraine, Osteoporosis, Prescription Refill. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922398361. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 516-5587. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa, being an hospitalist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Shayla T. Merry-Afoakwa is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hospitalist (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Methodist Inpatient Physicians Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2011Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa is affiliated with METHODIST HEALTHCARE MEMPHIS HOSPITALS.
Does Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa accept insurance?
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa is listed in-network for 10 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Cigna Healthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa treat?
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa provides treatment for Fever, Hiatal Hernia, High Blood Pressure, Migraine, Osteoporosis, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa?
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa's office is located at 3960 New Covington Pike in Memphis, TN 38128.
Does Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Shayla Tanesia Merry-Afoakwa is affiliated with Bengal Hospitalist.