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ARTHRITIS CENTER OF NORTH GEORGIA
NPI 1184010233
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Athens, GA

Active since April 15, 2015
957 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 410-9270(706) 410-9276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2023, Aug 25, 2016, Dec 15, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Arthritis Center Of North Georgia NPPES

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

ARTHRITIS CENTER OF NORTH GEORGIA (NPI 1184010233) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. The organization lists Jon Lawton, Cio/crco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184010233
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTICULARIS HEALTHCARE GROUP INC
Location Address957 BAXTER STAthens, GA 30606-3754
Mailing Address2001 2nd Ave Ste 201Summerville, SC 29486-7887
Phone(706) 410-9270
Fax(706) 410-9276
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJon LawtonCio/crco · (843) 572-4840
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1184010233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
957 BAXTER ST, Athens, GA 30606
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsArthritis Center Of North Georgia

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Arthritis Center Of North Georgia is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arthritis Center Of North Georgia, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Nandini Setia, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1346583762
5885 GLENRIDGE DR STE 275
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 381-3644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare56 mi
Douglas White, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1316964836
5885 GLENRIDGE DR
Atlanta, GA 30328
(843) 572-4840
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare56 mi
Ferhana Najam, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1568706653
1955 LAKE PARK DR SE STE 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
(470) 785-2333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi
Clare Omekam, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1831659184
1955 LAKE PARK DR SE STE 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
(470) 785-2333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi
Richard Field, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1689632093
811 13TH ST SUITE 14
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 828-0043
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare88 mi
Ian Ward, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1922326446
811 13TH ST STE 14
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 828-0043
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare88 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 Articularis Healthcare Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Articularis Healthcare Group Inc is 1184010233. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2015. The provider is doing business as Arthritis Center Of North Georgia.

Where is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc located?

Articularis Healthcare Group Inc is located at 957 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 410-9270.

What is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Articularis Healthcare Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Articularis Healthcare Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Articularis Healthcare Group Inc accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Articularis Healthcare Group Inc 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Articularis Healthcare Group Inc was last updated on August 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.