Nonprofit · EIN 58-2078064
NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $396,365,535 | $453,606,806 | -$57,241,271 | $191,441,152 | $195,516,995 | -$4,075,843 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $376,901,691 | $416,939,239 | -$40,037,548 | $114,775,278 | $121,621,285 | -$6,846,007 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $337,426,080 | $372,435,064 | -$35,008,984 | $83,840,204 | $86,001,066 | -$2,160,862 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $396,355,773
- Investment income
- -$29,905
- Net rental income
- $39,667
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$29,905
- Other revenue
- $39,667
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $297,420,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $353,941,549
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,967
- Occupancy
- $716,930
- Depreciation
- $2,979,853
- Program services (functional)
- $440,353,480
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,253,326
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $114,775,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,441,152
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $195,516,995
- Net assets, end of year
- -$4,075,843
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,053,617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$4,075,843
- Gross receipts
- $396,429,579
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BURRELL | PRESIDENT & CEO (ENDED 5/25) Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,404,552 | $84,973 |
| MICHAEL COVERT | FORMER CHIEF OPER. OFFICER Former | 0 | $0 | $1,784,964 | $26,158 |
| THOMAS GUY | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,471,551 | $47,963 |
| BRIAN D STEINES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,122,216 | $152,552 |
| JUSTIN BARRETT | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,205,523 | $51,163 |
| ARUN THANKACHAN JACOB | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,157,753 | $44,488 |
| JAMES REEVES | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,138,192 | $48,463 |
| NIRAJ PARIKH | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,101,069 | $52,788 |
| JOHN KUEVEN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $999,194 | $126,940 |
| DANIEL TUFFY | PRESIDENT AND CAO - NGPG Officer | 1 | $0 | $793,453 | $108,023 |
| MELISSA TYMCHUK | CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY OFFICER - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $716,365 | $125,155 |
| BEDRI YUSUF | CHAIR, EXEC. CHIEF PHYSICIAN (ENDED 8/25) Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $693,413 | $91,012 |
| DIANE POIROT | CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $628,067 | $93,134 |
| JOHNATHAN KERRICK | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG, SERVICE LINE LEADER Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $494,939 | $51,163 |
| SAKIB MAYA | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $481,893 | $52,482 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN AUSTIN | MEMBER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $477,132 | $44,744 |
| CECIL BEEHLER | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG, MEDICAL DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $465,249 | $25,404 |
| STEPHEN KELLY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $401,533 | $78,405 |
| LAWRENCE DUDAS | MEMBER, VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS, PHYSIAN Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $434,109 | $27,863 |
| THOMAS HAWN | MEMBER, PRACTITIONER - ADV URGENT CARE Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $289,715 | $47,892 |
| TRACY VARDEMAN | FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS Former | 0 | $0 | $180,098 | $47,173 |
| SETH ENTERLINE | MEMBER, PRACTITIONER - ADV SPEC III Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $201,095 | $10,281 |
| CLAYTON COX | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 16 | $0 | $144,650 | $25,357 |
| BRAD BAUCOM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD MIENIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM EVANS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA AZPEITIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HANLEY | PRESIDENT & CEO (BEGIN 3/25) Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BURRELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,257,161 | $82,156 |
| THOMAS GUY | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,437,579 | $34,601 |
| MICHAEL COVERT | CHIEF OPERAT. OFFICER-ENDED 12/23 Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,311,947 | $142,506 |
| ARUN THANKACHAN JACOB | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,265,698 | $40,702 |
| JUSTIN BARRETT | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,188,706 | $47,029 |
| JAMES REEVES | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,167,940 | $44,420 |
| NIRAJ PARIKH | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,141,645 | $48,146 |
| BRIAN D STEINES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,026,643 | $127,462 |
| JOHN KUEVEN | CHIEF OPERAT. OFFICER-BEGIN 12/23 Officer | 1 | $0 | $714,810 | $99,830 |
| DANIEL TUFFY | MEMBER, PRESIDENT AND CAO - NGPG Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $665,067 | $103,744 |
| BEDRI YUSUF | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE CHIEF PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $673,657 | $77,685 |
| TRACY VARDEMAN | FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS Former | 1 | $0 | $512,845 | $228,097 |
| MELISSA TYMCHUK | CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGY OFFICER - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $622,245 | $103,332 |
| DIANE POIROT | CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $550,153 | $89,362 |
| JOHNATHAN KERRICK | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG, MEDICAL DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $578,840 | $46,349 |
| MARTIN AUSTIN | MEMBER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGMC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $505,695 | $41,419 |
| SAKIB MAYA | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $486,250 | $48,146 |
| LAWRENCE DUDAS | MEMBER, VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $410,248 | $24,887 |
| CECIL BEEHLER | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG, MEDICAL DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $412,009 | $22,992 |
| STEPHEN KELLY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $350,897 | $71,555 |
| THOMAS HAWN | MEMBER, PRACTITIONER - ADV URGENT CARE - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $252,064 | $51,048 |
| CLAYTON COX | MEMBER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 16 | $0 | $144,074 | $23,993 |
| SETH ENTERLINE | MEMBER, PRACTITIONER - ADV SPEC III - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $137,836 | $7,124 |
| EDWARD MIENIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CARR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON BOWEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM EVANS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA AZPEITIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BURRELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,737,600 | $26,733 |
| NIRAJ PARIKH | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,398,925 | $45,530 |
| JUSTIN BARRETT | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,288,572 | $41,645 |
| ALAN D WINSTON | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,291,752 | $36,691 |
| MICHAEL COVERT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,198,403 | $122,131 |
| ARUN THANKACHAN JACOB | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,251,867 | $38,536 |
| JAMES WOLFE | NGPG PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $1,236,539 | $32,668 |
| BRIAN D STEINES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $932,421 | $125,459 |
| TRACY VARDEMAN | CHIEF STRATEGY EXECUTIVE - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $593,209 | $134,321 |
| DANIEL TUFFY | MEMBER, PRESIDENT AND CAO - NGHS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $607,579 | $100,528 |
| BEDRI YUSUF | CHAIR, EXECUTIVE CHIEF PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $594,510 | $91,904 |
| SAKIB MAYA | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $558,017 | $45,530 |
| MELISSA TYMCHUK | CHIEF OF STAFF - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $453,575 | $93,148 |
| JOHNATHAN KERRICK | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $496,128 | $44,395 |
| MARTIN AUSTIN | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGMC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $454,634 | $30,891 |
| LAWRENCE DUDAS | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $427,518 | $23,341 |
| CECIL BEEHLER | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $383,316 | $22,257 |
| STEPHEN KELLY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $327,490 | $61,283 |
| THOMAS HAWN | MEMBER, PRACTITIONER - ADV URGENT CARE - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $257,141 | $52,182 |
| DIANE POIROT | CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS Key employee | 1 | $0 | $153,802 | $7,842 |
| CLAYTON COX | MEMBER, PHYSICIAN - NGPG Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $124,373 | $24,934 |
| LUISA GUTMAN | FORMER CHIEF HR OFFICER - NGHS Former | 1 | $0 | $101,974 | $25,260 |
| EDWARD MIENIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CARR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON BOWEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM EVANS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA AZPEITIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3715
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATT HANLEY MD, 743 SPRING STREET, GAINESVILLE, GA 305013899
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN D STEINES, CFO
- Phone
- (770) 219-5888
- Website
- WWW.NGHS.COM
- Return prepared by
- PYA P C
Mission
NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP IS AN AFFILIATE OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM (NGHS) AND IS ON A MISSION OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. NGHS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS THE PARENT COMPANY FOR THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATES:A. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (GAINESVILLE AND BRASELTON CAMPUSES)B. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BARROWC. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIND. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAME. THE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (NGHS FOUNDATION)F. NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUPG. GEORGIA HEART INSTITUTE
Program accomplishments
- AS A PART OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, NGPG SERVES MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUATION.Expenses $440,353,480 · revenue $396,355,773
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2078064
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,441,152
- Income (IRS master file)
- $396,429,579
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $396,365,535 | $453,606,806 | $191,441,152 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $376,901,691 | $416,939,239 | $114,775,278 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $337,426,080 | $372,435,064 | $83,840,204 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $315,103,053 | $337,450,598 | $93,206,722 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-2078064).
Questions about NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC is 58-2078064.
- Is NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MATT HANLEY MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $396,365,535, expenses of $453,606,806 and total assets of $191,441,152 at year end.
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