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Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD

Accepting New Patients

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

619 Rankin Street Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 874-3102

Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD is an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in adult endocrinology. Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare.

Office Locations

Piedmont Healthcare

619 Rankin Street Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 874-3102

(404) 874-4817

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2023

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By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lab tests	23
preventive care	69
vaccines	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	401
lab tests	27
preventive care	82
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	55
X-rays	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	390
lab tests	27
preventive care	80
vaccines	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	430
lab tests	36
preventive care	102
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
vaccines	66
X-rays	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	440
lab tests	38
preventive care	84
vaccines	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	335
lab tests	37
preventive care	95
vaccines	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2018 were lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	423
lab tests	29
preventive care	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	454
lab tests	18
preventive care	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	423

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	448
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Atlanta, GA were preventive care, hospital care, inpatient care and vaccines.

doctor visit	420
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lab tests	29
preventive care	59
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
vaccines	44
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	113
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 1131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Atlanta, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ViiV Healthcare Company	$922 DOVATO $287	TRIUMEQ $211	JULUCA $141	TIVICAY $66	CABENUVA $50	Other $167
Novo Nordisk Inc	$790 Victoza $187	Saxenda $174	Ozempic $124	RYBELSUS $114	Wegovy $65	Other $125
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$764 Symtuza $340	PREZCOBIX $273	Odefsey $61	PREZISTA $50	INTELENCE $24	Other $16
Merz North America, Inc.	$696 $696
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$535 $535
Other	$6,042 Synthroid $317	Repatha $275	JARDIANCE $201	INVOKANA $198	Prolia $183	Other $4,867

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,466
Education	$244
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$38

Biography

Dr. Sheryl Thacker is a specialist in adult endocrinology. She works in Atlanta, GA. She is rated highly by her patients. She accepts Anthem, Blue California, Viant, and more. Dr. Thacker is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Thacker trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. In addition to English, Dr. Thacker speaks French. She is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. Piedmont Healthcare reports that Dr. Thacker is accepting new patients at her office in Atlanta, GA.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheryl Vernon Thacker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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