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DR. RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN M.D.
NPI 1225024557
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbus, GA

Active since September 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(706) 322-1486(706) 324-3419 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Rajendran Alappan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAJENDRAN ALAPPAN M.D. (NPI 1225024557) is an individual nephrology provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (049226) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225024557
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAJENDRAN ALAPPANCredential: M.D.
Location Address6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE AColumbus, GA 31904-3603
Mailing Address6228 Bradley Park Dr, Suite AColumbus, GA 31904-3603 · (706) 322-1486 · Fax (706) 324-3419
Phone(706) 322-1486
Fax(706) 324-3419
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2022
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1225024557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 049226✔ Licensed in AL · 23541
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, Columbus, GA 31904
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid000885981AGA
Medicaid009936560AL
Other60010217GA · Bcbs Al
Medicaid000885981BGA
Medicaid009936570AL
Other390007272GA · Railroad Medicare
Other51098511AL · Bcbs Al
Other52825169GA · Bcbs Ga

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rajendran Alappan M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4981599479
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080625000440, I20081106000512
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Rajendran Alappan reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Renal Associates, LLC
Same address
Nephrology
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Georgia enrollments
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205944311 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates Of Lagrange LLC
35 mi
Nephrology
1300 LAFAYETTE PKWY, BUILDING D
Lagrange, GA 30241
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679813406 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates Of Roanoke, LLC
50 mi
Nephrology
4459 HIGHWAY 431
Roanoke, AL 36274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447017314 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates Of Alabama, LLC
72 mi
Nephrology
42 MITYLENE PARK LANE
Montgomery, AL 36117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447742168 (334) 603-6626
Renal Associates Of Albany, LLC
79 mi
Nephrology
110 LOGAN CT
Albany, GA 31707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215419411 (706) 322-1486

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.

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.
563 services167 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.
493 services212 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.
91 services36 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.
90 services83 patients
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 90966
Home dialysis services provide kidney treatment for patients aged 20 or older right in their own homes. This service includes necessary equipment, supplies, and support for performing dialysis. It's a convenient option that allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving essential care.
88 services15 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
76 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lagrange, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110016
Location1514 Vernon RoadLagrange, GA 30240 · Troup County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110129
Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110200
Location100 Frist CourtColumbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County

Warm Springs Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Warm Springs, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number111316
Location5995 Spring StreetWarm Springs, GA 31830 · Meriwether County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31904 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
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%278 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
90%1,667 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
67%52 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
67%52 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%1,021 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
34%446 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
16%685 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 97% · 539 patients
97%539 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
80%1,021 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,021 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 446 patients
2%446 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DR. RAJEEV CHAUHAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
SAGAR ASHWIN PATEL MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
IRIS CARSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
RENAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
TAMORIE SMITH MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
DR. FERDINAND Q ALCAIDE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 322-1486
RENAL TREATMENT CENTERS MID ATLANTIC INC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, STE B
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 596-8222

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 Rajendran Alappan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rajendran Alappan is 1225024557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2005.

Where is Rajendran Alappan located?

Rajendran Alappan practices at 6228 Bradley Park Dr Suite A, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (706) 322-1486.

What is Rajendran Alappan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Rajendran Alappan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rajendran Alappan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rajendran Alappan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rajendran Alappan reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Renal Associates, LLC (Columbus, GA), Renal Associates Of Lagrange LLC (Lagrange, GA), Renal Associates Of Roanoke, LLC (Roanoke, AL), Renal Associates Of Alabama, LLC (Montgomery, AL) and Renal Associates Of Albany, LLC (Albany, GA). 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 Rajendran Alappan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rajendran Alappan accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Rajendran Alappan 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 Rajendran Alappan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rajendran Alappan is affiliated with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and Warm Springs Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rajendran Alappan was last updated on December 16, 2022. 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.