Quick answers
- Does John L. Kalarickal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Kalarickal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John L. Kalarickal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 560 Original Medicare patients and 5,242 services for John L. Kalarickal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John L. Kalarickal's NPI number?
- 1134260748. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for John L. Kalarickal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 560 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,242 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)481 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)163 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)148 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)135 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)125 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where John L. Kalarickal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Kalarickal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- NGMC Barrow, LLCWinder, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110045
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center HabershamDemorest, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110041
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110029
- Stephens County HospitalToccoa, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110032
Practice locations
Addresses where John L. Kalarickal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2324 Gainesville OverlookGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 536‑8109
- 2334 Sparta WayBuford, GA 30519 (770) 536‑8109
- 743 Spring NestGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 219‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John L. Kalarickal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc883 clinicians in the group
- Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P. C.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134260748 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians