Padmanaidu Karnam, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Padmanaidu Karnam is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Watkinsville, GA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across GA can see Padmanaidu Karnam, MD in person in Watkinsville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 34+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 80dNPPES updated 2026-03-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1181 Langford Dr Bldg 200-103, Watkinsville, GA 30677-7304
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202372.82/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.54%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia1.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
364
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
660
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,242
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.30M
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.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Padmanaidu Karnam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 3, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
Po Box 48089, Athens, GA 30604-8089
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Padmanaidu Karnam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Padmanaidu Karnam for arthritis follow-ups, 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 Padmanaidu Karnam
Dr. Karnam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Watkinsville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 769-9931.
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 Padmanaidu Karnam
Practice Location
1181 Langford Dr Bldg 200-103, Watkinsville, GA 30677-7304
Mailing Address
Po Box 48089, Athens, GA 30604-8089
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