Summary

Certified pediatric nurse practitioner Tammy Shimfessel has devoted her career to caring for children for the past three decades. She began her career in a pediatric intensive care unit before moving into a primary care role. She loves the diversity of the ages and the medical conditions of the patients she sees. She especially enjoys helping patients with developmental issues, behavioral challenges and nutritional difficulties. Regardless of medical condition, she offers compassion and listens to both her patients and their parents. Being outdoors, reading and enjoying the arts are all pastimes for Tammy. She is married and has two stepchildren. In her free time, she loves cooking, traveling and going to musical events with her family.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics - Union Cross

1471 Jag Branch Blvd Unit 101Kernersville, NC 27284
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Tammy Griffin ShimfesselDr. Tracy Ching-Hue BurtonDr. Tamar HeislerDr. Marisa Dias Mendes, MD
PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Polish, Spanish
Kernersville , NCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tammy Griffin Shimfessel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Tammy Griffin Shimfessel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tammy Griffin Shimfessel has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

Tammy Griffin Shimfessel holds an active medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expires in 2026.

NPI Number

Tammy Griffin Shimfessel's NPI number is 1679532212.

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