WILLIAM THAGGARD, M.D.
MERIDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PA
Direct Primary Care
Expert care focused on maintaining health and maximizing function for older adults.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- University of Mississippi School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1989
- Medicare specialty
- Gastroenterology
- Group practice
- Medical Foundation INC · 211 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, addressing complex, multi-system conditions that can affect aging bodies. William Thaggard, M.D. practices within the setting of Meridian Medical Associates in Meridian, Mississippi. Patients access care through a direct-pay model.
This specialty addresses the complex health needs of older adults, managing issues such as frailty, polypharmacy, and the management of multiple chronic conditions that often co-occur. Care planning involves optimizing function and quality of life across various systems.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. The provider is assigned to Medicare.
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Geriatric Medicine focus on?
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, addressing complex, multi-system conditions that can affect aging bodies.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
Direct-pay means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing.
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