PRASHANTH POTHEM M.D.
NPI 1619123890
Family Medicine in Cartersville, GA

Active since August 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE, CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120(470) 490-2142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Prashanth Pothem M.d. NPPES

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

PRASHANTH POTHEM M.D. (NPI 1619123890) is an individual family medicine provider in Cartersville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (95353) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619123890
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePRASHANTH POTHEMCredential: M.D.
Location Address960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SECartersville, GA 30120-2129
Mailing Address1201 W Fertitta BlvdLeesville, LA 71446-4637 · (248) 635-0979 · Fax (337) 392-6206
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2025
NPI 1619123890 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 95353 Licensed in LA · 204696
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 95353 (GA)
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE, Cartersville, GA 30120

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Prashanth Pothem 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 ID1850564519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230717002560
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 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 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.
385 services138 patients
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.
293 services104 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.
134 services126 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.
62 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cartersville, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110030
Location960 Joe Frank Harris ParkwayCartersville, GA 30120 · Bartow 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

Redmond Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rome, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110168
Location501 Redmond Road NWRome, GA 30165 · Floyd County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30120 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Family Medicine
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Internal Medicine
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Internal Medicine
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Internal Medicine
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Physician Assistant
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Internal Medicine
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
960 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY SE
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

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 Prashanth Pothem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prashanth Pothem is 1619123890. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2008.

Where is Prashanth Pothem located?

Prashanth Pothem practices at 960 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE, Cartersville, GA 30120. The listed phone number is (470) 490-2142.

What is Prashanth Pothem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Prashanth Pothem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prashanth Pothem 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 Prashanth Pothem accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., HMO Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Company list Prashanth Pothem 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 Prashanth Pothem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prashanth Pothem is affiliated with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Redmond Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prashanth Pothem was last updated on September 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.