Doctor profile · Federal record

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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1850 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 292012627
(803) 256-3400
fax (803) 806-3549
Additional location
169 Riverside Dr, Suite 305
Binghamton, NY 139054246
(607) 352-3550
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Education
$3,000
Food and Beverage
$261

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.