Active NPI 1659462919 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert William Harper , MD

Internal Medicine • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Harper, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1977, Dr. Harper delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1350 WALTON WAY.

Dr. Harper is affiliated with Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital observation care. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1350 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 309012612

Telephone 7067745795

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Health Services,inc Facility NPI 1588665566

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +33.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

345 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Harper (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Augusta Specialty Average (15.3 Years) 15.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	182	180	$706.82	$163.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	50	46	$468.38	$124.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	212	210	$682.44	$165.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	214	205	$613.63	$188.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$381.88	$129.10
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	13	13	$534.00	$170.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	222	218	$479.55	$191.15
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	37	37	$440.14	$175.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$326.00	$130.78
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	15	15	$319.00	$129.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	196	190	$480.85	$198.16
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	37	36	$438.00	$178.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	37	36	$326.00	$132.17
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	15	15	$319.00	$133.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	172	172	$503.64	$196.62
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	29	29	$502.07	$181.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$371.58	$133.88
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	13	13	$374.40	$132.75
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	12	12	$171.00	$70.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	181	179	$521.08	$196.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$378.93	$133.75
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	30	30	$624.27	$177.66
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	21	21	$171.00	$71.05
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	19	19	$323.33	$133.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	144	141	$479.25	$195.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	76	32	$186.91	$69.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	41	$345.98	$132.96
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	37	37	$185.19	$69.93
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	34	34	$339.33	$131.90
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	32	32	$438.00	$180.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	22	15	$259.29	$101.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-06

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 21514

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RE0101X

State License GA 21514

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License GA 21514

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00226135D (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid

G21514 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians Llc

35 Collier Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 303091611

Phone: 4043673000

Secondary Practice Locations

400 Cedar St

Metter, GA 304393338

Phone: 9126855741

1109 Medical Center Drive, Building 3

Augusta, GA 30909

Phone: 7068606824

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2024

Registered at 1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA 309012612 (Tel: 7067745795)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1109 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BUILDING 3, AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (Tel: 7068606824)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1109 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, BUILDING 3, AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (Tel: 7068606824)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT HARPER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #21514 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659462919

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 28, 2006

Last Update: June 06, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1109 Medical Center Drive, Building 3

Augusta, GA 30909

Phone: 7068606824

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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