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Psychiatry

Paresh K. Thanki, MD

Sees patients in Valdosta, GA · Moultrie, GA · Tifton, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Paresh K. Thanki, MD is a psychiatrist at 2217 Pineview Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602. Phone: (229) 671-6700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paresh K. Thanki had 247 Original Medicare patients and 677 services. NPI 1982786224. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 2217 Pineview Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (229) 671‑6700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: SGMP Southland, LLC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paresh K. Thanki, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paresh K. Thanki accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paresh K. Thanki 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 Paresh K. Thanki see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 247 Original Medicare patients and 677 services for Paresh K. Thanki. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paresh K. Thanki's NPI number?
1982786224. 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 Paresh K. Thanki, 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 patients247
Services billed to Medicare677
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients53

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)211 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)138 services
  3. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)103 services
  4. Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)81 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)60 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).

  • Anxiety69%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Depression62%
  • High cholesterol49%
  • Arthritis31%
  • Diabetes27%

Practice locations

Addresses where Paresh K. Thanki is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paresh K. Thanki as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SGMP Southland, LLC27 clinicians in the group
  • Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia17 clinicians in the group
  • Turning Point Care Center LLC17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Valdosta

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

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Other clinicians in SGMP Southland, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982786224
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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