Chidambaram Raghavan, MD

Internal Medicine

Chidambaram Raghavan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Powder Springs, GA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(770) 218-1880Powder Springs, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Chidambaram Raghavan, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Powder Springs, GA. He has been in practice for 47+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 600 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Powder Springs47+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6794dNPPES updated 2007-10-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5041 Dallas Hwy Bldg 2 Suite E, Powder Springs, GA 30127-6458

Fax: (770) 218-1088
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.5%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Georgia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

115

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

201

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,203

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $152k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-17%)32%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$206 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chidambaram Raghavan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Chidambaram Raghavan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Chidambaram Raghavan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Powder Springs required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chidambaram Raghavan

NPI records show Dr. Raghavan as active with telehealth listed in Powder Springs, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 218-1880.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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