George Vellanikaran, MD
NPI 1083619233 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Sharpsburg, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Vellanikaran, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Sharpsburg, GA (NPI 1083619233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083619233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 033219 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
787 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 268 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 92 | $67 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 85 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 69 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 73 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 65 | 33 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 52 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 39 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 31 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2015-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Vellanikaran's NPI number?
- George Vellanikaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083619233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Vellanikaran's specialty?
- George Vellanikaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Vellanikaran located?
- George Vellanikaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Francis Way, Sharpsburg, GA 30277.
- What is George Vellanikaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Vellanikaran is (770) 253-0611.
- Does George Vellanikaran accept Medicare?
- George Vellanikaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Vellanikaran's NPI active?
- Yes — George Vellanikaran's NPI (1083619233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.