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DR. GEORGE JOSEPH VELLANIKARAN MD
NPI 1083619233
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Sharpsburg, GA

Active since June 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101, SHARPSBURG, GA 30277(770) 253-0611(770) 502-0521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. George Joseph Vellanikaran Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GEORGE JOSEPH VELLANIKARAN MD (NPI 1083619233) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Sharpsburg, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (033219) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083619233
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE JOSEPH VELLANIKARANCredential: MD
Location Address20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Mailing Address20 Francis Way, Suite 101Sharpsburg, GA 30277 · (770) 253-0611 · Fax (770) 502-0521
Phone(770) 253-0611
Fax(770) 502-0521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 2015
✔ NPI 1083619233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 033219
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
20 FRANCIS WAY, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George Joseph Vellanikaran Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345147591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080616000387
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show George Vellanikaran reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Piedmont Professional Services, LLC
25 mi
Nephrology
1855 HUDSON BRIDGE RD
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 565 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104088905 (770) 801-2500
Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, LLC
32 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
275 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 539 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275729691 (404) 605-2800
Ukiah Adventist Hospital
2,171 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
275 HOSPITAL DR
Ukiah, CA 95482
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 221 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235120676 (707) 463-7360

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
268 services229 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
92 services91 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
85 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
70 services64 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
69 services50 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
67 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Piedmont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110083
Location1968 Peachtree Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30309 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Jasper, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110225
Location1266 Highway 515 SouthJasper, GA 30143 · Pickens County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30277 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.87
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost36.93

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
19%611 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
32%28 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
57%369 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
6%105 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 60 patients
100%68 patients
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
63%615 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
80%684 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
0%634 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
54%186 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier25 claims62 services$35.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$66.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N
1 supplier25 claims1,924 services$1.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SOUTH CRESCENT CARDIOLOGY, P.C.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
Coweta County (770) 253-0611
GEORGIA CANCER SPECIALISTS I PC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 130
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
Coweta County (770) 253-9912
ANJALI LATISHA TRAMBADIA PA
Physician Assistant
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
Coweta County (770) 253-0611
CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS OF GEORGIA, P.C.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
Coweta County (770) 253-0611
MRS. SYBIL STONE WEITZEL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 FRANCIS WAY, SUITE 101
SHARPSBURG, GA 30277
Coweta County (770) 253-0611

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is George Vellanikaran's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Vellanikaran is 1083619233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Where is George Vellanikaran located?

George Vellanikaran practices at 20 Francis Way Suite 101, Sharpsburg, GA 30277. The listed phone number is (770) 253-0611.

What is George Vellanikaran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is George Vellanikaran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Vellanikaran is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for George Vellanikaran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Vellanikaran reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Piedmont Professional Services, LLC (Stockbridge, GA), Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, LLC (Atlanta, GA) and Ukiah Adventist Hospital (Ukiah, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for George Vellanikaran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Vellanikaran accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list George Vellanikaran as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is George Vellanikaran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Vellanikaran is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Vellanikaran was last updated on November 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.