PARAKKAT GOPALAKRISHNAN MD
NPI 1629004049
Surgery in Mullins, SC

Active since June 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
119 W LOWMAN ST, MULLINS, SC 29574(843) 464-4000(843) 464-4017 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Parakkat Gopalakrishnan Md NPPES

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

PARAKKAT GOPALAKRISHNAN MD (NPI 1629004049) is an individual surgery provider in Mullins, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (7929) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Marion Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1963).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629004049
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NamePARAKKAT GOPALAKRISHNANCredential: MD
Location Address119 W LOWMAN STMullins, SC 29574-3107
Mailing Address119 W Lowman StMullins, SC 29574-3107 · (843) 464-4000 · Fax (843) 464-4017
Fax(843) 464-4017
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1963
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 2012
NPI 1629004049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in SC · 7929
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
119 W LOWMAN ST, Mullins, SC 29574

Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPIN1619930518SC
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedD74151SC
MedicaidGP0379SC
Medicare UPIN9493SC
Medicaid079293SC
Medicare PIND741519493SC
OtherGP5462SC · Medicaid Group

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

Parakkat Gopalakrishnan 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 ID4486752631
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070612000186
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Health Marion Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mullins, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number420055
Location2829 E Hwy 76Mullins, SC 29574 · Marion County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29574 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
11%134 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
63%230 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
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.
99%727 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…
23%414 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: 88% · 121 patients
66%121 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 5

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

Surgery
119 W LOWMAN ST
MULLINS, SC 29574
Surgery
119 W LOWMAN ST
MULLINS, SC 29574
Surgery
119 W LOWMAN ST
MULLINS, SC 29574
Specialist
119 W LOWMAN ST, 119 WEST LOWMAN STREET
MULLINS, SC 29574
Surgery
119 W LOWMAN ST
MULLINS, SC 29574

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 Parakkat Gopalakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Parakkat Gopalakrishnan is 1629004049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Parakkat Gopalakrishnan located?

Parakkat Gopalakrishnan practices at 119 W Lowman St, Mullins, SC 29574. The listed phone number is (843) 464-4000.

What is Parakkat Gopalakrishnan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Parakkat Gopalakrishnan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Parakkat Gopalakrishnan 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 Parakkat Gopalakrishnan accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Parakkat Gopalakrishnan 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 Parakkat Gopalakrishnan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Parakkat Gopalakrishnan is affiliated with Musc Health Marion Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Parakkat Gopalakrishnan was last updated on June 7, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.