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INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS, LLC
NPI 1861576514
Specialist in Columbus, GA

Active since October 25, 2006CLIA 11D0888455 · Waiver
5900 RIVER RD STE 400, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(706) 596-1245(706) 576-4245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2026, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, Llc NPPES

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS, LLC (NPI 1861576514) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Columbus, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 28, 2027 and lists Melissa D Wells, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861576514
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameINTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS, LLC
Location Address5900 RIVER RD STE 400Columbus, GA 31904-4663
Mailing Address5900 River Rd Ste 400Columbus, GA 31904-4663 · (706) 596-1245 · Fax (706) 576-4245
Phone(706) 596-1245
Fax(706) 576-4245
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelissa D WellsOffice Manager · (706) 596-1245
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1861576514 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
5900 RIVER RD STE 400, Columbus, GA 31904
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Kimbley Bennett, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578080784
5900 RIVER RD STE 400
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 596-1245
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
William Lahouse, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1841383593
1942 NORTH AVENUE
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 596-1245
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Stephen Raborn, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1831285683
1942 NORTH AVENUE
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 596-1245
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Otis Tillman, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1962597385
1942 NORTH AVENUE
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 596-1245
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D0888455

Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus · Columbus, GA
Active · expires May 28, 2027
CLIA Number11D0888455
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 29, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 28, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStephen Raborn
Laboratory Phone(706) 320-8752
Laboratory LocationInternal Medicine Associates Of Columbus5900 River Road, Suite 400, Columbus, GA 31904
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC is 1861576514. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC located?

Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC is located at 5900 River Rd Ste 400, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (706) 596-1245.

What is Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (3) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0888455) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 28, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus, LLC was last updated on August 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.