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Internal Medicine Providers in Columbus, GA

Browse 54 Internal Medicine providers listed in NPPES with a practice address in Columbus, Georgia.

54 Healthcare Providers

How Columbus compares with the U.S.

Columbus has 27 clinicians in Internal Medicine per 100,000 residents, about 60% of the U.S. rate of 44.

That is 54 active clinicians in Internal Medicine with a practice address in Columbus, for a population of 203,711.

The Georgia rate is 36 per 100,000 residents.

What these numbers mean

Clinicians per 100,000 residents compares places of different sizes. We count active clinicians who list a practice address in the area in the federal NPI registry (NPPES) and divide by the number of people who live there, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. rate is the same calculation for the whole country.

A higher number does not mean it is easier to get an appointment, that wait times are shorter, or that care is better. It also does not show how many clinicians are accepting new patients or which insurance plans they take. A lower number does not by itself mean there is a shortage.

City counts use the city name in each clinician's practice address. That postal city can cover a larger or smaller area than the city limits the Census Bureau uses for population, and many clinicians list only one address even if they work in several places.

97% of clinicians in Internal Medicine in Columbus listed in the CMS Medicare file (29 of 30) accept Medicare assignment. That is similar to the Georgia share of 94%.

What is Medicare assignment?

A clinician who accepts Medicare assignment agrees to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for services that Original Medicare covers. You usually still pay your deductible and coinsurance. This comes from the CMS Doctors and Clinicians file and applies to Original Medicare only. Medicare Advantage plans have their own provider networks. It does not show whether a clinician is taking new patients.

Some clinicians are listed as "may accept assignment," which means they can decide case by case. Clinicians without an assignment flag, or who are not in the CMS file, are not counted as accepting assignment. That does not mean they refuse Medicare. Ask the office before your visit.

17% of clinicians in Internal Medicine in Columbus listed in the CMS Medicare file (5 of 30) have a CMS telehealth indicator, meaning their recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. That is lower than the Georgia share of 29%.

About the telehealth indicator

The telehealth indicator comes from CMS. It marks clinicians whose recent paid Medicare claims include services delivered by telehealth. It means a clinician has provided some services by telehealth, not that every visit can be done online. A clinician without the indicator may still offer telehealth, for example to patients who are not on Medicare. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.

These figures summarize public federal data. They do not measure quality of care, appointment availability, or whether a clinician accepts your insurance or new patients. Registry addresses can be out of date. Please confirm details directly with the office and your plan. This information is not medical advice.

Prepared by T-MedInfo from NPPES, CMS and U.S. Census Bureau data. Questions or corrections: support@true-medinfo.com ยท Methodology

Sources: Clinician counts and practice addresses: NPPES NPI Registry, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data as of August 2026. Medicare assignment and telehealth indicators: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003 (Total Population).

Internal Medicine Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility

Medicare enrollment and order/referring eligibility listed by CMS for Internal Medicine practitioners in Columbus, GA

Source: CMS PECOS
PECOS Enrolled Specialists 40 In Columbus, GA
Part B Lab & Imaging Eligible 43 Diagnostic Referrals
DME Ordering Eligible 44 Durable Medical Equipment
Home Health Agency Referrals 43 HHA Ordering Eligible
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Dr. Yahya Ahmad , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 319046878
Phone: 7065964000
NPI Identifier 1316399678
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Dr. Olakunle Babatope Aina , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3000 Schatulga Rd, Columbus, GA 319073117
Phone: 7065685000
NPI Identifier 1912906041
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Namira Ali

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 319046878
Phone: 5136863000
NPI Identifier 1376235416
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Dr. Ricardo Banjamin Alvarez , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Services Available
1013 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 319048744
Phone: 7065077067
NPI Identifier 1417078031
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Dr. Edet Okon Bassey , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
1041 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 319048745
Phone: 7066608825
NPI Identifier 1336123181
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Dr. Morton Phillip Berenson , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
1905 7th Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 319011563
Phone: 7063243392
NPI Identifier 1184720401
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Dr. Samantha Lyn Boroughs , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
400 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Suite 200, Columbus, GA 319043639
Phone: 7065073332
NPI Identifier 1659385979
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Dr. Audrey W Brown , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
2100 Comer Ave, Columbus, GA 319048725
Phone: 7063216300
NPI Identifier 1629162490
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Dr. Donna E Burrell , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
610 19th St, Columbus, GA 319011528
Phone: 7063227884
NPI Identifier 1891782066
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Dr. Tarun K Chaudhury , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Services Available
2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 319046878
Phone: 7065964000
NPI Identifier 1669408845
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Dr. Charles Dean Chipman , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
1900 10th Ave, 211, Columbus, GA 319013600
Phone: 7063212585
NPI Identifier 1487655494
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Simachew Alehegn Demelash

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA 319093578
Phone: 7064942100
NPI Identifier 1639813991
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Dr. Nitin R Desai , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2410 Double Churches Rd, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 7065764600
NPI Identifier 1497926430
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Dr. Cassandre Saidah Francois , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
710 Center St, Columbus, GA 319011527
Phone: 7065711000
NPI Identifier 1972182368
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Dr. Mohammad Bilal Ghouri , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2032 Wynnton Rd D, Columbus, GA 319062483
Phone: 7064075831
NPI Identifier 1851482020
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Dr. Meesha B Gwan-Nulla , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2737 Warm Springs Rd Bldg Bc, Columbus, GA 319046859
Phone: 7066532255
NPI Identifier 1669435707
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Dr. Paul W. Hanna , DO

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 319046878
Phone: 7063202773
NPI Identifier 1912976275
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Harvey A Harris

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
1900 10th Ave, 211, Columbus, GA 319013600
Phone: 7063212585
NPI Identifier 1609877315
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Dr. Duan Huang , MD, PhD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2000 16th Ave, Columbus, GA 319011665
Phone: 7063203770
NPI Identifier 1659329431
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Dr. Sunil John , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 319046878
Phone: 7063202773
NPI Identifier 1821074261
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Frequently Asked Questions about Internal Medicine in Columbus

How do I check a Internal Medicine practitioner's license?

Each practitioner profile shows the NUCC taxonomy code and any state license number the practitioner reported to NPPES, plus a link to the Georgia licensing board lookup. NPPES entries are self-reported; current license status is published only by the state board.

Why is a practitioner missing from this list?

This list shows NPI records that are active in NPPES. A deactivated NPI keeps its profile with the deactivation date and practice history; find it with the site search by name or NPI number.