VINEELA CHIKKAM M.D
NPI 1144630054
Hospitalist in Dothan, AL

Active since April 30, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36301(334) 793-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Jan 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vineela Chikkam M.d NPPES

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

VINEELA CHIKKAM M.D (NPI 1144630054) is an individual hospitalist provider in Dothan, Alabama, licensed in Georgia (100516) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144630054
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameVINEELA CHIKKAMCredential: M.D
Location Address1108 ROSS CLARK CIRDothan, AL 36301-3022
Mailing Address219 Kirksey DrDothan, AL 36305-3238 · (443) 895-5888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
NPI 1144630054 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 100516
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301105251 (MI)
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR, Dothan, AL 36301

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vineela Chikkam M.d 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 ID8123384161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241211002595
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

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.
393 services137 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
125 services123 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
50 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
41 services41 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Johns Creek, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110230
Location6325 Hospital ParkwayJohns Creek, GA 30097 · Gwinnett County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36301 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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
6 suppliers18 claims18 services$95.82 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 20

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

Anesthesiology
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Psychiatric Unit
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
DOTHAN, AL 36301

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 Vineela Chikkam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vineela Chikkam is 1144630054. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2014.

Where is Vineela Chikkam located?

Vineela Chikkam practices at 1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301. The listed phone number is (334) 793-8111.

What is Vineela Chikkam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Vineela Chikkam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vineela Chikkam 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.

What insurance does Vineela Chikkam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Vineela Chikkam 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 Vineela Chikkam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vineela Chikkam is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vineela Chikkam was last updated on July 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.