Prashanth Pothem, M.D.
NPI 1619123890 · Family Medicine Physician · Cartersville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prashanth Pothem, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cartersville, GA (NPI 1619123890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619123890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 204696 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
874 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 385 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 293 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 134 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$162 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 23 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 21 |
| Furosemide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1201 W Fertitta BlvdLeesville, LA 71446-4637Phone: (248) 635-0979Fax: (337) 392-6206
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-07
- Last updated
- 2025-09-24
- Certified
- 2025-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prashanth Pothem's NPI number?
- Prashanth Pothem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619123890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prashanth Pothem's specialty?
- Prashanth Pothem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prashanth Pothem located?
- Prashanth Pothem's practice location on file with NPPES is 960 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Se, Cartersville, GA 30120-2129.
- What is Prashanth Pothem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prashanth Pothem is (470) 490-2142.
- Does Prashanth Pothem accept Medicare?
- Prashanth Pothem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prashanth Pothem's NPI active?
- Yes — Prashanth Pothem's NPI (1619123890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.