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

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: August 16, 2026.

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, is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

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
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James A Appiah-pippim 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 ID840397964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140822001203
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

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 Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

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.

Is James Appiah-pippim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Appiah-pippim is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

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.