NIKHITA ANANTHULA MD
NPI 1275920704
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Marietta, GA

Q: What is Nikhita Ananthula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikhita Ananthula is 1275920704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2015.

Q: What is Nikhita Ananthula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikhita Ananthula was last updated on October 10, 2019. 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.

Active since April 22, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD, MARIETTA, GA 30060(770) 793-7899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2019, Aug 7, 2019, Sep 8, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Nikhita Ananthula Md NPPES

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

NIKHITA ANANTHULA MD (NPI 1275920704) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (83374) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Richmond.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275920704

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameNIKHITA ANANTHULACredential: MD

Location Address310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVDMarietta, GA 30060

Mailing Address310 Kennestone Hospital BlvdMarietta, GA 30060-1120 · (770) 793-7899

Phone(770) 793-7899

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateApril 22, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1275920704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 83374✔ Licensed in VA · 0116031644

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD, Marietta, GA 30060

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298 · Phone (804) 828-9783

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nikhita Ananthula Md 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 ID6305173246

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190814003881

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 4

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 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.

167 services96 patients

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.

79 services60 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.

78 services78 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.

32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110035

Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110143

Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County

Birthing friendly

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.

92.93/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.38

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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