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INTERNAL MEDICINE OF WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA, P.C.
NPI 1154478733
Internal Medicine in Columbus, GA

Active since January 04, 2007
700 CENTER ST, SUITE 204, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 596-1314(706) 596-9225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Internal Medicine Of West-central Georgia, P.c. NPPES

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE OF WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA, P.C. (NPI 1154478733) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Columbus, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Janice Artis Rucker, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154478733
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameINTERNAL MEDICINE OF WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA, P.C.
Location Address700 CENTER ST, SUITE 204Columbus, GA 31901-1546
Mailing Address700 Center St, Suite 204Columbus, GA 31901-1546 · (706) 596-1314 · Fax (706) 596-9225
Phone(706) 596-1314
Fax(706) 596-9225
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanice Artis RuckerOffice Manager · (706) 596-1314
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1154478733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
700 CENTER ST, Columbus, GA 31901
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Internal Medicine Of West-central Georgia, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Christopher Lee, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1003814518
700 CENTER ST SUITE 204
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 596-1314
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gregory Rucker, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1073510905
700 CENTER ST SUITE 204
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 596-1314
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

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

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 Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. is 1154478733. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. located?

Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. is located at 700 Center St Suite 204, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 596-1314.

What is Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Internal Medicine Of West-Central Georgia, P.C. was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.