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EAST METRO RHEUMATOLOGY LLC
NPI 1326074600
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Covington, GA

Active since June 25, 2006CLIA 11D1041987 · Waiver
1775 ACCESS RD, SUITE C, COVINGTON, GA 30014(678) 729-0003(770) 255-0125 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About East Metro Rheumatology Llc NPPES

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

EAST METRO RHEUMATOLOGY LLC (NPI 1326074600) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Covington, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 15, 2027 and lists Faryal U Baloch, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326074600
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameEAST METRO RHEUMATOLOGY LLC
Location Address1775 ACCESS RD, SUITE CCovington, GA 30014-1987
Mailing Address1775 Access Rd, Suite CCovington, GA 30014-1987 · (678) 729-0003 · Fax (770) 255-0125
Phone(678) 729-0003
Fax(770) 255-0125
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialFaryal U BalochCeo · (678) 729-0003
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2012
✔ NPI 1326074600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 050939
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.
1775 ACCESS RD, Covington, GA 30014
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI18219GA

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

Accepted Insurance

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

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)

East Metro Rheumatology Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to East Metro Rheumatology LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Faryal Baloch, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174519847
1775 ACCESS RD SUITE C
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 729-0003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D1041987

East Metro Rheumatology LLC · Covington, GA
Active · expires Jun 15, 2027
CLIA Number11D1041987
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorFaryal U. Baloch
Laboratory Phone(678) 729-0003
Laboratory LocationEast Metro Rheumatology LLC1775 Access Road, Suite C, Covington, GA 30014
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 East Metro Rheumatology LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for East Metro Rheumatology LLC is 1326074600. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is East Metro Rheumatology LLC located?

East Metro Rheumatology LLC is located at 1775 Access Rd Suite C, Covington, GA 30014. The listed phone number is (678) 729-0003.

What is East Metro Rheumatology LLC's specialty?

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

Is East Metro Rheumatology LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. East Metro Rheumatology LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through East Metro Rheumatology LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to East Metro Rheumatology LLC. 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.

Does East Metro Rheumatology LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1041987) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does East Metro Rheumatology LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list East Metro Rheumatology LLC 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 East Metro Rheumatology LLC was last updated on August 20, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.