Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Watkinsville, GA

  • NPI 1669744769
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1181 Langford Dr Bldg 200-103
Watkinsville, GA 306777304
(706) 769-9931
fax (706) 310-0499
Mailing address
Po Box 48089
Athens, GA 306048089

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 4, 2026
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #75171

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669744769. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
520
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$59,580
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 362 266 $118
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 102 102 $156
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 38 38 $8
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 18 18 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Watkinsville Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sobi, INC 1 $19.25

By nature of payment

Education
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,661
Patients
950
Total drug cost
$3,312,677
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 532 191 $14,550
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 482 172 $32,876
Prednisone Generic 476 215 $3,678
Enbrel Mini (Etanercept) Brand 217 27 $1,642,813
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 153 23 $1,209,456
Sulfasalazine Generic 129 49 $2,867
Leflunomide Generic 126 61 $9,882
Meloxicam Generic 103 46 $635
Celecoxib Generic 95 30 $2,911
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 79 37 $533

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam practices Rheumatology Physician in Watkinsville, GA.
Where does Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam practice?
Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam practices at 1181 Langford Dr Bldg 200-103, Watkinsville, GA 306777304. Office phone: 7067699931.
What is Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam's NPI?
Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669744769, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Padmanaidu Karnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.