Kalpana Kugathasan, MD
Kalpana Kugathasan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Watkinsville, GA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kalpana Kugathasan, MD has been part of the Watkinsville medical community since 2018 in independent practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Watkinsville area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.65/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1351 Stonebridge Pkwy Bldg 105, Watkinsville, GA 30677-6025
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia.
MIPS Score
202391.65/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
14
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
89
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
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.
$1.2k received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Kalpana Kugathasan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 19, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
1199 Prince Ave # 70, Athens, GA 30606-2797
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kalpana Kugathasan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kalpana Kugathasan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Watkinsville 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 Kalpana Kugathasan
NPI records show Dr. Kugathasan as active with telehealth listed in Watkinsville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 769-3331.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kalpana Kugathasan
Practice Location
1351 Stonebridge Pkwy Bldg 105, Watkinsville, GA 30677-6025
Mailing Address
1199 Prince Ave # 70, Athens, GA 30606-2797
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