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TIMOTHY NOSHI GHATTAS MD
NPI 1952507485
Orthopaedic Surgery in Riverdale, GA

Active since June 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
33 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 121, RIVERDALE, GA 30274(404) 323-4096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2025, May 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Timothy Noshi Ghattas Md NPPES

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

TIMOTHY NOSHI GHATTAS MD (NPI 1952507485) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Riverdale, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (068163) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952507485
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameTIMOTHY NOSHI GHATTASCredential: MD
Location Address33 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 121Riverdale, GA 30274-2642
Mailing Address1919 Sadler Dr SeSmyrna, GA 30080-5845 · (979) 574-4619
Phone(404) 323-4096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1952507485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 068163✔ Licensed in KS · 046817
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
33 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 121, Riverdale, GA 30274
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Timothy Noshi Ghattas 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 ID9537314695
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130222000050
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

3

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

Orthocare Georgia LLC
Same address
Sports Medicine
33 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 121
Riverdale, GA 30274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871398602 (404) 323-4096
Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC
16 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
105 COLLIER RD NW STE 2000
Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114317062 (404) 352-1053
Atlanta Spine, PC
23 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE A
Conyers, GA 30012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073979621 (678) 369-6934

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
634 services100 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
168 services121 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
138 services107 patients
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030
An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.
66 services60 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
66 services66 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
64 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Southern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Riverdale, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110165
Location11 Upper Riverdale Road, SWRiverdale, GA 30274 · Clayton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30274 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

90.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities20

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
0%1,163 patients1/55-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.
98%5,389 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%2,522 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
54%389 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%1,447 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
65%2,474 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
2%569 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
22%2,251 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: 99% · 1,051 patients
90%1,051 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
87%2,473 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
4%2,473 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
39%2,473 patients
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

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

ORTHOCARE GEORGIA LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
33 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 121
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
Clayton County (404) 323-4096

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 Timothy Ghattas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Ghattas is 1952507485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2007.

Where is Timothy Ghattas located?

Timothy Ghattas practices at 33 Upper Riverdale Rd SW Ste 121, Riverdale, GA 30274. The listed phone number is (404) 323-4096.

What is Timothy Ghattas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Timothy Ghattas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Ghattas 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Timothy Ghattas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Ghattas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Orthocare Georgia LLC (Riverdale, GA), Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC (Atlanta, GA) and Atlanta Spine, PC (Conyers, 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 Timothy Ghattas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Ghattas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Timothy Ghattas 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 Timothy Ghattas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Timothy Ghattas is affiliated with Northside Hospital and Southern Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Ghattas was last updated on February 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.