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PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
NPI 1235585092
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Active since May 11, 2016
1270 PRINCE AVE, STE 201, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 548-2133(706) 548-7153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2016, May 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc NPPES

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

PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC (NPI 1235585092) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. The organization lists Christy Wilbanks, Director Central Business Office, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235585092
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NamePIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Location Address1270 PRINCE AVE, STE 201Athens, GA 30606-2762
Mailing AddressPo Box 161463Atlanta, GA 30321-1463 · (706) 369-5474 · Fax (706) 369-5490
Phone(706) 548-2133
Fax(706) 548-7153
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristy WilbanksDirector Central Business Office · (706) 369-5472
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1235585092 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.
1270 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA 30606
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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)

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

27

Medicare enrollment records show 27 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 27 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Internal Medicine7
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)5
Pulmonary Disease5
Vascular Surgery3
Hospitalist2
Cardiac Electrophysiology1
Family Practice1
General Surgery1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 27
James Appiah-Pippim, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1891732012
1270 PRINCE AVE STE 201
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7055
✔ PECOSSame address
Molly Berglund, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518390012
1270 PRINCE AVE STE 201
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7055
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mary Bond, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1235137886
1270 PRINCE AVE STE 201
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7055
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laurel Murrow, M.SC., M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477737856
1270 PRINCE AVE STE 201
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7055
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Frank Bonilla, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1528356359
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Eunice Hama, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1508057407
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Alfred Rathinam, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1629287776
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Eduardo Zouain, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1821303215
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jared Griffis, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1356379705
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Parker Grow, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1346335536
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Benjamin Holland, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1871715482
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Kent Nilsson, M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
NPI 1619965381
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jonathan Patton, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1215057559
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Ferdos Pohlel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1407892326
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Joseph Poole, M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1699935106
1199 PRINCE AVE MSB 2ND FLOOR
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Robert Sinyard, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1588662522
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1700
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Catherine Appiah Pippim, MD, FACP
Internal Medicine
NPI 1306947403
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 600F
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2133
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Suzanne Lester, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1508057134
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 600E
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2133
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Nehal Bhatt, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1255406377
3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD SUITE: 200A
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 549-5560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Christopher Everett, M.D.
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1396878823
1357 OCONEE CONNECTOR BLDG 300
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 549-8306
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
See all 27 clinicians

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 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc is 1235585092. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2016.

Where is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc located?

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc is located at 1270 Prince Ave Ste 201, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 548-2133.

What is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 27 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, 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. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (7), Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (5) and Pulmonary Disease (5). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 27 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 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc was last updated on November 17, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.