Ram Puri, M.D.
NPI 1174518856 · Internal Medicine Physician · Milledgeville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ram Puri, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Milledgeville, GA (NPI 1174518856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174518856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 021573 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
6,202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 658 | $117 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 522 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 499 | $8 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 434 | $59 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 359 | $8 |
| Bilirubin Level, Total82247 | 328 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 146 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 717 | 163 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 582 | 157 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 520 | 135 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 495 | 110 |
| Potassium Chloride | 361 | 79 |
| Omeprazole | 358 | 95 |
| Furosemide | 348 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2005-09-19
- Last updated
- 2017-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ram Puri's NPI number?
- Ram Puri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174518856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ram Puri's specialty?
- Ram Puri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ram Puri located?
- Ram Puri's practice location on file with NPPES is 1209 Columbia Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061-2395.
- What is Ram Puri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ram Puri is (478) 452-3200.
- Does Ram Puri accept Medicare?
- Ram Puri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ram Puri's NPI active?
- Yes — Ram Puri's NPI (1174518856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.