VIJAY DEV K. LAKKAPPA M.D.
NPI 1477572618
Hospitalist in Austell, GA

Q: What is Vijay Dev Lakkappa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Dev Lakkappa is 1477572618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Q: What is Vijay Dev Lakkappa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

3950 AUSTELL RD, BOX 22, AUSTELL, GA 30106(470) 732-4022(470) 732-4023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Vijay Dev K. Lakkappa M.d. NPPES

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

VIJAY DEV K. LAKKAPPA M.D. (NPI 1477572618) is an individual hospitalist provider in Austell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (056885) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477572618

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameVIJAY DEV K. LAKKAPPACredential: M.D.

Location Address3950 AUSTELL RD, BOX 22Austell, GA 30106-1121

Mailing Address3950 Austell Rd, Box 22Austell, GA 30106-1121 · (470) 732-4022 · Fax (470) 732-4023

Phone(470) 732-4022

Fax(470) 732-4023

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2016

✔ NPI 1477572618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 056885

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 056885 (GA)

3950 AUSTELL RD, Austell, GA 30106

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI44913GA

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vijay Dev K. Lakkappa M.d. 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 ID1850319799

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051109000254

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

Medicare enrollment records show Vijay Dev Lakkappa reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Same address

Anatomic Pathology

3950 AUSTELL RD
Austell, GA 30106

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154616845 (770) 792-3585

The Emory Clinic Inc

17 mi

Internal Medicine

1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144

Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC

86 mi

Internal Medicine

400 CHARTER BLVD
Macon, GA 31210

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
635 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609827823 (478) 757-8200

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 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 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.

494 services199 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.

176 services118 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

132 services129 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.

55 services54 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30106 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

$130.64 typical visit price

range $56.84 – $172.43

Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.20 typical visit price

range $18.22 – $140.40

Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)

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.

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers21 claims21 services$15.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers46 claims46 services$62.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier29 claims29 services$27.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier19 claims19 services$16.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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