Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in Columbus, GA
Federal CMS data for 6 gastroenterology providers practicing in Columbus, GA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
6
Providers
Median industry payments
$6,277
6
Gastroenterology Providers
in Columbus, GA
$6,277
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
756
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Gastroenterology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Gastroenterology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATEL, PRAVINCHANDRA M.D. | 1,307 | 1,174 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $7,043 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (97%) | Very High |
| THIRUPPATHI, SHANKAR M.D. | 973 | 869 | Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | $8,367 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (98%) | Very High |
| CHAUDHARY, DHRUV M.D | 809 | 730 | Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | $3,703 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (75%) | Very High |
| STEINBOOK, MICHAEL M.D. | 704 | 672 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $10,534 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (98%) | Very High |
| FORTSON, MARK M.D. | 658 | 542 | Central arterial pressure analysis with physician review | $2,937 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| WEATHERSTONE, ROBERT MD | 456 | 380 | Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity | $5,512 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Gastroenterology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.