Market
Columbus, GA-AL
Specialties
Counties
Billing organizations
ACOs
10-Year Market Trend
| Year | Physicians | Billing Orgs | ACOs | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 423 | 184 | 19 | 220,607 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 465 | 193 | 25 | 229,416 | +9.9% | +4% |
| 2016 | 489 | 199 | 26 | 239,005 | +5.2% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 504 | 195 | 30 | 249,985 | +3.1% | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 541 | 205 | 32 | 259,568 | +7.3% | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 580 | 206 | 32 | 269,034 | +7.2% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 598 | 212 | 34 | 278,861 | +3.1% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 647 | 222 | 37 | 281,788 | +8.2% | +1% |
| 2022 | 677 | 227 | 37 | 294,143 | +4.6% | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 718 | 223 | 43 | 301,285 | +6.1% | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 787 | 231 | 53 | 311,834 | +9.6% | +3.5% |
Top Counties
Top Specialties
| Specialty | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse practitioner | 213 | 18.6% |
| Family practice | 93 | 8.1% |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | 81 | 7.1% |
| Internal medicine | 67 | 5.9% |
| Physician assistant | 59 | 5.2% |
| Physical therapist (private practice) | 57 | 5% |
| Emergency medicine | 45 | 3.9% |
| Obstetrics/ | 36 | 3.1% |
| Mass Immunization Roster Billers | 25 | 2.2% |
| Orthopedic surgery | 25 | 2.2% |
Top Billing Organizations
| Billing Org NPI | Org Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790733244 | COLUMBUS AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. | 97 | 8.5% |
| 1609655646 | ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC | 62 | 5.4% |
| 1164461190 | HUGHSTON CLINIC, P.C. | 48 | 4.2% |
| 1033926191 | HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF GEORGIA - TCS, PC | 42 | 3.7% |
| 1003280108 | SOUTHEASTERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PC | 32 | 2.8% |
| 1770521460 | INPHYNET PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS SOUTHEAST PC | 27 | 2.4% |
| 1366443368 | HORIZONS DIAGNOSTICS, L.L.C. | 25 | 2.2% |
| 1740251248 | ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF COLUMBUS PA | 25 | 2.2% |
| 1104415983 | HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC | 23 | 2% |
| 1639681851 | MUSCOGEE HOSPITALIST SERVICES, LLC | 23 | 2% |
Top ACOs
| ACO ID | ACO Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4771 | Emory Healthcare Network Advantage | 195 | 17% |
| A3250 | Piedmont Clinic ACO LLC | 140 | 12.2% |
| A1001 | PBACO Holding, LLC | 25 | 2.2% |
| A4803 | WellStar Clinical Partners Medicare ACO, LLC | 25 | 2.2% |
| A5483 | Collaborative ACO 30, LLC | 15 | 1.3% |
| A3365 | TC2, LLC | 11 | 1% |
| A1596 | Accountable Care Coalition of Georgia, LLC. | 11 | 1% |
| A5357 | Aledade 154 FL GA MSSP Enhanced | 9 | 0.8% |
| D0129 | Assurity DCE LLC | 8 | 0.7% |
| A5220 | Sound Physicians Long Term Care Management, LLC | 7 | 0.6% |
Top Physicians by Billing Paid Amount
| Physician | NPI | Specialty | Billing Paid Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane H Epps, D.O. | 1902157779 | Internal medicine | $4,148,754.84 |
| Nicholas Duquette Mayfield, MD | 1467479089 | Ophthalmology | $3,539,240.55 |
| Spencer Robert Anderson, M.D. | 1982139176 | Plastic and reconstructive surgery | $3,336,754.02 |
| Shane B Darrah, M.D. | 1679557375 | Interventional Cardiology | $1,056,241.30 |
| Travis Massengill | 1740693696 | Cardiology | $800,398.94 |
| Gregory A Parker, MD | 1851392575 | Family practice | $781,473.22 |
| Joshua Edward Lane, M.D. | 1336146091 | Dermatology | $707,987.24 |
| Hunter Clay Champion, M.D. | 1285683755 | Cardiology | $656,666.46 |
| William Madison Harper, M.D. | 1518960707 | Urology | $616,324.22 |
| Zarmeena Ali, MD | 1538137708 | Rheumatology | $596,439.86 |
| Nchang Taka, M.D. | 1700147238 | Cardiology | $536,004.48 |
| Mohammed Y Pathan, MD | 1073575288 | Neurology | $508,096.52 |
| Maheshkumar N Patel, M.D. | 1972581015 | Internal medicine | $503,997.11 |
| Hiren P Shah, MD | 1437271426 | Cardiology | $479,780.84 |
| Sheri Denise Lopez, M.D. | 1255303897 | Cardiology | $449,835.40 |
| Byungsoo Ko, MD | 1285945295 | Cardiology | $430,876.20 |
| Robert Richard Chrzanowski, MD | 1982785895 | Allergy/immunology | $410,841.56 |
| John D. Dorchak, M.D. | 1528000379 | Orthopedic surgery | $402,749.46 |
| Angela Strother, MD | 1376906321 | Pain Management | $402,031.51 |
| Juan Ayerdi, MD | 1275518326 | Vascular surgery | $396,894.88 |
| Piyush B. Patel, M.D. | 1629011283 | Family practice | $387,733.31 |
| Garland Keith Gudger, M.D. | 1902101702 | Orthopedic surgery | $382,122.40 |
| Manoj K Patel, M.D. | 1104817808 | Nephrology | $366,412.78 |
| Linda J Moore, MD | 1134116106 | Family practice | $365,087.51 |
| John M. Henderson, D.O. | 1477597979 | Family practice | $357,956.86 |
| Andrew Allen Savoie, D.O. | 1225443187 | Physical medicine and rehabilitation | $357,938.48 |
| Jacqueline Nicole Flandry, M.D. | 1306089800 | Dermatology | $351,629.55 |
| Alonzo E. Jones, M.D. | 1952389991 | Cardiology | $350,026.04 |
| Tanda Nichole Lane, M.D. | 1891824108 | Dermatology | $330,706.59 |
| David Michael Gloystein, M.D. | 1619947413 | Orthopedic surgery | $321,027.21 |
| Jason J Tsai, MD | 1528095817 | Internal medicine | $316,753.80 |
| Sung Kyu Chang, M.D. | 1285698738 | Interventional Pain Management (IPM) | $311,922.98 |
| Vaibhav Vinubhai Patel, M.D. | 1386670073 | Cardiology | $311,787.12 |
| Vikramjit S Chhokar, M.D. | 1932101904 | Cardiology | $311,029.92 |
| Arachelvi Dhandayuthapani, MD | 1861422743 | Nephrology | $310,820.45 |
| Jeffrey Robert Prinsell | 1891937934 | Interventional Pain Management (IPM) | $300,256.46 |
| Liaqat Ali, M.D. | 1053547885 | Dermatology | $298,507.72 |
| Nitin R Desai, MD | 1497926430 | Internal medicine | $297,696.01 |
| Takia Marcellus Oglesby, M.D. | 1972720928 | Pain Management | $289,012.11 |
| Bret Crumpton, D.O. | 1437112935 | Ophthalmology | $286,670.66 |
| Randall Joseph Ruark, M.D. | 1437270691 | Orthopedic surgery | $282,071.59 |
| Sterling L Cannon, M.D. | 1447278106 | Ophthalmology | $280,818.05 |
| George Anthony Miller, MD | 1588662753 | Cardiology | $277,399.35 |
| Patrick J. Fernicola, M.D. | 1134161995 | Orthopedic surgery | $273,280.17 |
| Stephen Donald Raborn, M.D. | 1831285683 | Internal medicine | $268,588.74 |
| Hollis C Sigman, MD | 1740395953 | Urology | $262,658.44 |
| Kamlesh Natvarlal Patel, M.D. | 1902897788 | Nephrology | $259,401.86 |
| James G Brooks, M.D. | 1194788687 | Ophthalmology | $259,128.21 |
| Casey C Geringer, D.O. | 1871702654 | Ophthalmology | $257,670.93 |
| Douglas F Ciuba, MD | 1427058502 | Radiation oncology | $257,071.17 |
Cross-Market Comparison by Physician County Footprint
Nearby markets based on the counties represented by physician rows in this market, weighted by physician count.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | GA | Current | 1,144 | 311,834 | +9.6% | +3.5% |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | AL | 29 mi | 601 | 27,988 | +7.9% | +4.1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | GA | 70 mi | 746 | 28,040 | +8.3% | +3.9% |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | GA | 72 mi | 1,167 | 40,983 | +8.8% | +1.7% |
| Albany, GA | GA | 77 mi | 638 | 25,495 | +7.9% | +2.5% |
Cross-Market Comparison by Official CBSA Geography
Nearby markets based on the official county composition of each CBSA or metropolitan division.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | GA | Current | 1,144 | 311,834 | +9.6% | +3.5% |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | AL | 42 mi | 601 | 27,988 | +7.9% | +4.1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | GA | 62 mi | 746 | 28,040 | +8.3% | +3.9% |
| Albany, GA | GA | 65 mi | 638 | 25,495 | +7.9% | +2.5% |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | GA | 70 mi | 1,167 | 40,983 | +8.8% | +1.7% |
Georgia Healthcare Context
Total Physicians in Georgia44,144
Share of Georgia Physicians2.6%
Total Markets in Georgia16
Rank in Georgia by Physicians#8 of 16
Columbus, GA-AL accounts for 2.6% of physicians represented in Georgia's market directory.
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