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Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1629228549
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1850 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 292012627
(803) 256-3400
fax (803) 806-3549 - Additional location
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169 Riverside Dr, Suite 305
Binghamton, NY 139054246
(607) 352-3550 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- South Carolina #88575 · New York #258336 · Massachusetts #239419
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629228549. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
183
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$19,882
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 41 | 38 | $164 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 37 | 24 | $48 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 34 | 22 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 29 | $122 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 19 | 16 | $110 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $159 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Columbia Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,261
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 3 | $3,169.46 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $52.58 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $26.13 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $13.15 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's medical specialty?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu practices Surgery Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu practice?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu practices at 1850 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 292012627. Office phone: 8032563400.
What is Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's NPI?
Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629228549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.