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ARTICULARIS HEALTHCARE GROUP INC.
NPI 1962943571
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Augusta, GA

Active since March 15, 2017
811 13TH ST STE 14, AUGUSTA, GA 30901(706) 828-0043(706) 828-0450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2024, Aug 28, 2023, Sep 13, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. NPPES

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

ARTICULARIS HEALTHCARE GROUP INC. (NPI 1962943571), doing business as Augusta Arthritis Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Augusta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. The organization lists Gregory W Niemer, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962943571
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTICULARIS HEALTHCARE GROUP INC.
Location Address811 13TH ST STE 14Augusta, GA 30901-2771
Mailing AddressPo Box 31665Charlotte, NC 28231-1665 · (843) 793-6980
Phone(706) 828-0043
Fax(706) 828-0450
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialGregory W NiemerAuthorized Official · (843) 793-6980
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1962943571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
811 13TH ST STE 14, Augusta, GA 30901
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAugusta Arthritis Center

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 SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Articularis Healthcare Group Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Richard Field, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1689632093
811 13TH ST SUITE 14
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 828-0043
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ian Ward, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1922326446
811 13TH ST STE 14
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 828-0043
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nandini Setia, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1346583762
5885 GLENRIDGE DR STE 275
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 381-3644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare140 mi
Douglas White, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1316964836
5885 GLENRIDGE DR
Atlanta, GA 30328
(843) 572-4840
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare140 mi
Ferhana Najam, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1568706653
1955 LAKE PARK DR SE STE 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
(470) 785-2333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare147 mi
Clare Omekam, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1831659184
1955 LAKE PARK DR SE STE 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
(470) 785-2333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare147 mi

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

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 Articularis Healthcare Group Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. is 1962943571. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2017. The provider is doing business as Augusta Arthritis Center.

Where is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. located?

Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. is located at 811 13th St Ste 14, Augusta, GA 30901. The listed phone number is (706) 828-0043.

What is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Articularis Healthcare Group Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Articularis Healthcare Group Inc.. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. 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 Articularis Healthcare Group Inc. was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.