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VINAYAK RAMANATH MD
NPI 1356571079
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lagrange, GA

Active since July 15, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1300 LAFAYETTE PARKWAY, STE D, LAGRANGE, GA 30241(706) 882-2800(706) 882-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Vinayak Ramanath Md NPPES

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

VINAYAK RAMANATH MD (NPI 1356571079) is an individual nephrology provider in Lagrange, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (071555) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356571079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameVINAYAK RAMANATHCredential: MD
Location Address1300 LAFAYETTE PARKWAY, STE DLagrange, GA 30241-2610
Mailing Address6228 Bradley Park Dr, Ste AColumbus, GA 31904-3605 · (706) 322-1486 · Fax (706) 324-3419
Phone(706) 882-2800
Fax(706) 882-2860
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2014
✔ NPI 1356571079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 071555✔ Licensed in AL · MD.32157
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1300 LAFAYETTE PARKWAY, Lagrange, GA 30241
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vinayak Ramanath Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4981855533
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141015001662, I20141231001746
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Vinayak Ramanath reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Renal Associates Of Lagrange LLC
Same address
Nephrology
1300 LAFAYETTE PKWY, BUILDING D
Lagrange, GA 30241
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679813406 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates Of Roanoke, LLC
23 mi
Nephrology
4459 HIGHWAY 431
Roanoke, AL 36274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447017314 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates, LLC
35 mi
Nephrology
6228 BRADLEY PARK DR, SUITE A
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Georgia enrollments
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205944311 (706) 322-1486
Renal Associates Of Alabama, LLC
82 mi
Nephrology
42 MITYLENE PARK LANE
Montgomery, AL 36117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447742168 (334) 603-6626
Renal Associates Of Albany, LLC
110 mi
Nephrology
110 LOGAN CT
Albany, GA 31707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215419411 (706) 322-1486

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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 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.
545 services195 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
532 services228 patients
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.
128 services53 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
107 services64 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.
89 services83 patients
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 90966
Home dialysis services provide kidney treatment for patients aged 20 or older right in their own homes. This service includes necessary equipment, supplies, and support for performing dialysis. It's a convenient option that allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving essential care.
61 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110129
Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30241 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%164 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%944 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
65%691 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
40%40 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%764 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
3%210 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
16%418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 81% · 299 patients
87%299 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
73%764 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%764 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 210 patients
1%210 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Vinayak Ramanath's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinayak Ramanath is 1356571079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2009.

Where is Vinayak Ramanath located?

Vinayak Ramanath practices at 1300 Lafayette Parkway Ste D, Lagrange, GA 30241. The listed phone number is (706) 882-2800.

What is Vinayak Ramanath's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Vinayak Ramanath enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinayak Ramanath is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vinayak Ramanath's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vinayak Ramanath reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Renal Associates Of Lagrange LLC (Lagrange, GA), Renal Associates Of Roanoke, LLC (Roanoke, AL), Renal Associates, LLC (Columbus, GA), Renal Associates Of Alabama, LLC (Montgomery, AL) and Renal Associates Of Albany, LLC (Albany, GA). Each 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 Vinayak Ramanath's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vinayak Ramanath accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Vinayak Ramanath 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 Vinayak Ramanath affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinayak Ramanath is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinayak Ramanath was last updated on July 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.