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DR. CATHERINE E APPIAH-PIPPIM MD, FACP
NPI 1306947403
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE 600F, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 548-2133(706) 548-7153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Catherine E Appiah-pippim Md, Facp NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE E APPIAH-PIPPIM MD, FACP (NPI 1306947403) is an individual internal medicine provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (071964) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306947403
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE E APPIAH-PIPPIMCredential: MD, FACP
Location Address1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE 600FAthens, GA 30606-2179
Mailing Address2727 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 1-1100 (attention Denise)Atlanta, GA 30339 · (470) 271-3421
Phone(706) 548-2133
Fax(706) 548-7153
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2018
✔ NPI 1306947403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 071964✔ Licensed in CT · 035467
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.
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, Athens, GA 30606
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Catherine E Apaloo Md, Facp

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid003150662GA
Medicaid110009013CT

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Catherine E Appiah-pippim Md, Facp 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 ID8921908591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141208000684
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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.

91.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. JEANNE M MARTIN MD
Pediatrics
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE. 2500
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 548-7909
ROBERT BERNARD WARD JR. D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 2300
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 546-8407
KRISTEN NICOLE KISER PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, BLDG 500
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 549-9244
ATHENS REGIONAL SPECIALTY SERVICES
Family Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE 600A
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 475-4920
CHILDRENS THERAPY CENTER
Speech-Language Pathologist
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 500 D
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 353-3573
LEE CHISOLM MD
Family Medicine
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 3300
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 208-1406
STEPHANIE JOHNSON NP
Urology
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 2000
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 543-6261
MARTIN KAGIRA M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 200D
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 389-3875

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 Catherine Appiah-pippim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Appiah-pippim is 1306947403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Catherine E Apaloo MD, Facp.

Where is Catherine Appiah-pippim located?

Catherine Appiah-pippim practices at 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 600F, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 548-2133.

What is Catherine Appiah-pippim's specialty?

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

Is Catherine Appiah-pippim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Appiah-pippim is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Catherine Appiah-pippim accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Catherine Appiah-pippim 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 Catherine Appiah-pippim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Appiah-pippim is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Appiah-pippim was last updated on June 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.