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MR. RAM R PEDDADA M.D., D.SC.
NPI 1568471803
Ophthalmology in Columbus, GA

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(706) 221-9702(706) 221-9704 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Mr. Ram R Peddada M.d., D.sc. NPPES

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

MR. RAM R PEDDADA M.D., D.SC. (NPI 1568471803) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Alabama (MD31187) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568471803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RAM R PEDDADACredential: M.D., D.SC.
Location Address1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWYColumbus, GA 31904-2954
Mailing Address1240 Brookstone Centre PkwyColumbus, GA 31904-2954 · (706) 221-9702 · Fax (706) 221-9704
Phone(706) 221-9702
Fax(706) 221-9704
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1568471803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD31187
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY, Columbus, GA 31904
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINI30948WY
Medicaid131475AL
Medicare PIN102I180312AL

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, 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

Mr. Ram R Peddada M.d., D.sc. 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 ID8729022124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110915000167, I20120123000225
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 8

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.

Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg J2777
Faricimab-svoa is a medication given through an injection into the eye to treat certain eye conditions. The 0.1 mg dosage helps control disease progression, improving vision and eye health. The procedure is done by a healthcare professional.
8,400 services50 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
874 services386 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
725 services329 patients
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 92273
This procedure checks the health of your eyes, specifically the retina and optic nerve. These parts help in visual interpretation. The test involves non-invasive techniques to measure your eye's response to light and assess its functioning.
250 services146 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
229 services135 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
215 services73 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31904 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
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
95%250 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%250 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%199 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
92%179 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
99%179 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%2,438 patients5/55-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.
96%367 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
95%463 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%1,631 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%982 patients5/55-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…
20%50 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 screenedForUse: 99% · 536 patients
Patients tobacco: 98% · 536 patients
84%38 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
99%75 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
91%982 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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% · 463 patients
0%463 patients5/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

OPHTHALMIC SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 323-8127
UNDERPRESSUREMD LLC
Ophthalmology
1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 323-8127
RETINA OF AUBURN & METRO-COLUMBUS
Ophthalmology
1240 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (307) 797-2666

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 Ram Peddada's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ram Peddada is 1568471803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Ram Peddada located?

Ram Peddada practices at 1240 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (706) 221-9702.

What is Ram Peddada's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Ram Peddada enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ram Peddada 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 Ram Peddada accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Ram Peddada 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 Ram Peddada was last updated on August 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.