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ATHENS AREA INTERNAL MEDICINE
NPI 1336365931
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Active since April 18, 2007CLIA 11D0261877 · Waiver
1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE H, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 546-0832(706) 369-5068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Athens Area Internal Medicine NPPES

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

ATHENS AREA INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1336365931), doing business as Thomas N. Kias Md Pc, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 7, 2027 and lists Tabia F Sorrells, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336365931
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameATHENS AREA INTERNAL MEDICINE
Location Address1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE HAthens, GA 30606-2168
Mailing Address1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste HAthens, GA 30606-2168 · (706) 546-0832 · Fax (706) 369-5068
Phone(706) 546-0832
Fax(706) 369-5068
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTabia F SorrellsOffice Manager · (706) 546-0832
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2021
✔ NPI 1336365931 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 12503
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.
1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE H, Athens, GA 30606
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameThomas N. Kias Md Pc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Athens Area Internal Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Athens Area Internal Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Mary Bess Jarrard, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1093897084
1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE H
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-0832
✔ PECOSSame address
Elizabeth Johnson, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1063428837
1000 HAWTHORNE AVE SUITE H
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-0832
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laurent Morel, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1437649787
1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE H
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-0832
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clara Herrin, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1346428356
370 RIVER RD
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-8621
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi

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 11D0261877

Athens Area Internal Medicine · Athens, GA
Active · expires Jul 7, 2027
CLIA Number11D0261877
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 8, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 7, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTabia F. Sorrells
Laboratory Phone(706) 546-0832
Laboratory LocationAthens Area Internal Medicine1000 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite H, Athens, GA 30606
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 Athens Area Internal Medicine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athens Area Internal Medicine is 1336365931. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2007. The provider was formerly known as Thomas N. Kias MD PC.

Where is Athens Area Internal Medicine located?

Athens Area Internal Medicine is located at 1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste H, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 546-0832.

What is Athens Area Internal Medicine's specialty?

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

Is Athens Area Internal Medicine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athens Area Internal Medicine is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Athens Area Internal Medicine?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Athens Area Internal Medicine. 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. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Athens Area Internal Medicine hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0261877) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 7, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Athens Area Internal Medicine was last updated on December 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.