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AKKARAJU RAKESH SARMA MD
NPI 1477758977
Internal Medicine in Alpharetta, GA

Active since June 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5800 WINDWARD PKWY, ALPHARETTA, GA 30005(678) 319-5909(678) 719-4156 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2023, Feb 14, 2022, Jan 19, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Akkaraju Rakesh Sarma Md NPPES

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

AKKARAJU RAKESH SARMA MD (NPI 1477758977) is an individual internal medicine provider in Alpharetta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (068609) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477758977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameAKKARAJU RAKESH SARMACredential: MD
Location Address5800 WINDWARD PKWYAlpharetta, GA 30005-8802
Mailing Address5800 Windward PkwyAlpharetta, GA 30005-8802 · (678) 319-5909 · Fax (678) 719-4156
Phone(678) 319-5909
Fax(678) 719-4156
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1477758977 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 · 068609
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.
5800 WINDWARD PKWY, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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Accepted Insurance

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

Akkaraju Rakesh Sarma Md 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 ID345332185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131226000877
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
33 services22 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.
23 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30005 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
10%48 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
76%37 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
82%49 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
87%55 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
22%50 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
69%26 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN SCHUSTER D.O.
Family Medicine
5800 WINDWARD PKWY, MS A211
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
Fulton County (678) 319-5909

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 Akkaraju Sarma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akkaraju Sarma is 1477758977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2007.

Where is Akkaraju Sarma located?

Akkaraju Sarma practices at 5800 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005. The listed phone number is (678) 319-5909.

What is Akkaraju Sarma's specialty?

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

Is Akkaraju Sarma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akkaraju Sarma 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 Akkaraju Sarma accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Akkaraju Sarma 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 Akkaraju Sarma was last updated on September 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.