JAMES A APPIAH-PIPPIM MD
NPI 1891732012
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Q: What is James Appiah-pippim's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Appiah-pippim is 1891732012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Q: What is James Appiah-pippim's specialty?

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

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled

91.65/100

CMS Quality Rating

1270 PRINCE AVE, STE 201, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 475-7055(706) 548-7153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About James A Appiah-pippim Md NPPES

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

JAMES A APPIAH-PIPPIM MD (NPI 1891732012) is an individual internal medicine provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (072438) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891732012

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES A APPIAH-PIPPIMCredential: MD

Location Address1270 PRINCE AVE, STE 201Athens, GA 30606-2762

Mailing AddressPo Box 161463Atlanta, GA 30321-1463 · (706) 369-5440 · Fax (706) 369-5490

Phone(706) 475-7055

Fax(706) 548-7153

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2016

✔ NPI 1891732012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 072438

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.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 072438 (GA)

1270 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA 30606

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Other Identifiers 3

Other072438GA · State License

Medicaid003148595BGA

Medicare PIN202I293003GA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James A Appiah-pippim Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show James Appiah-pippim reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc

Same address

Internal Medicine

1270 PRINCE AVE, STE 201
Athens, GA 30606

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
27 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235585092 (706) 548-2133

Piedmont Athens Primary Care LLC

0.2 mi

Family Medicine

1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
118 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245746783 (706) 369-5440

Athens Pulmonary And Allergy, P.C.

1.8 mi

Pulmonary Disease

3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD, BLDG 200 SUITE A
Athens, GA 30607

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
40 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649337510 (706) 549-5560

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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

$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.

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.

91.65/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

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.

MS. TINUOLA OMONIYI ANDRE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 201
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 475-7055

ATHENS WOMEN'S CLINIC, LLP

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 201
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 548-1388

MRS. BROOKE MATTHEWS

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

1270 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (678) 347-2153

SYEDA FATIMA RAZA GILLANI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 102
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 475-7055

PAMELA RUBIO NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1270 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 543-5873

CYNTHIA ANN MERCER M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 201
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 548-1388

FAWWAD ALAM ANSARI M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 201
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 475-7055

MR. ANIS M ALKATEB ABOBAKER M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1270 PRINCE AVE, SUITE 201
ATHENS, GA 30606

Clarke County (706) 475-7055

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 James Appiah-pippim's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Appiah-pippim is 1891732012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is James Appiah-pippim located?

James Appiah-pippim practices at 1270 Prince Ave Ste 201, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 475-7055.

What is James Appiah-pippim's specialty?

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

Is James Appiah-pippim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Appiah-pippim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Appiah-pippim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Appiah-pippim reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc (Athens, GA), Piedmont Athens Primary Care LLC (Athens, GA) and Athens Pulmonary And Allergy, P.C. (Athens, GA). Each 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 James Appiah-pippim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Appiah-pippim accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list James Appiah-pippim 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 James Appiah-pippim was last updated on July 29, 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.