Ned Okarter, MD
NPI 1457679037 · Hospitalist Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ned Okarter, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1457679037).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457679037
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 272762 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
715 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 554 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 128 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 33 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$110 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 31 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 24 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 | 18 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208-1707Phone: (518) 525-1550
- 600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204-1004Phone: (518) 471-3221
- 181 E 119th St Apt Ph2eNew York, NY 10035-4069Phone: (201) 694-7260
- 2215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466Phone: (518) 271-3300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-06
- Last updated
- 2019-12-13
- Certified
- 2019-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ned Okarter's NPI number?
- Ned Okarter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457679037, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ned Okarter's specialty?
- Ned Okarter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ned Okarter located?
- Ned Okarter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342-1606.
- What is Ned Okarter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ned Okarter is (404) 851-8000.
- Does Ned Okarter accept Medicare?
- Ned Okarter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ned Okarter's NPI active?
- Yes — Ned Okarter's NPI (1457679037) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.