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Hospitalist

Vijay D. Lakkappa, MD

Works at hospitals in Austell, GA · Marietta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Vijay D. Lakkappa, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Austell, GA and Marietta, GA. NPI 1477572618. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vijay D. Lakkappa, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
MaleGender (as listed)
Wellstar Medical Group LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Vijay D. Lakkappa work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Vijay D. Lakkappa at 2 hospitals: Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Vijay D. Lakkappa see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Austell, GA, Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Vijay D. Lakkappa's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Vijay D. Lakkappa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay D. Lakkappa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Vijay D. Lakkappa?
(770) 732-4022, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Vijay D. Lakkappa's NPI number?
1477572618. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Vijay D. Lakkappa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay D. Lakkappa at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vijay D. Lakkappa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vijay D. Lakkappa as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Austell

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austell, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477572618
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians