Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Shankar Thiruppathi work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Shankar Thiruppathi at 3 hospitals: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Shankar Thiruppathi see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbus, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Shankar Thiruppathi's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Shankar Thiruppathi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shankar Thiruppathi 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 Shankar Thiruppathi?
- (706) 641-6900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Shankar Thiruppathi's NPI number?
- 1508979832. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Shankar Thiruppathi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shankar Thiruppathi at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110064
- Piedmont Columbus Regional NorthsideColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110200
- St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110129
Practice locations
Addresses where Shankar Thiruppathi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1130 Talbotton RdColumbus, GA 31904 (706) 641‑6900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shankar Thiruppathi as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Gastrointestinal Diseases Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508979832 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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