2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1275763591 MD
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AQUEEL PABANEY, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
41
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
94.5685/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$810.44
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.5685/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 41 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.5685/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
41
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AQUEEL PABANEY, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2009

NPI 1275763591

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

41 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

94.5685/100 11.468500000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.5685/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 94.5685/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 94.5685/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275763591. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at EMORY UNIVERSITY NEUROSURGERY 1365 CLIFTON ROAD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-3094. NPI 1275763591 was issued on 07/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PABANEY most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 41 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $824 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.5685/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4959, Cost 75.5403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

EMORY UNIVERSITY NEUROSURGERY 1365 CLIFTON ROAD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1275763591
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.5685
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4959
Quality
75.5403
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AQUEEL PABANEY, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EMORY MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION INC
ATLANTA, GA
POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AQUEEL PABANEY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$810

Largest payer

Imperative Care, Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

41
Total Claims
$824
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
60
Total Day Supply
1,270
Generic Drug Cost
$399
Opioid Claims
13 (31.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How AQUEEL PABANEY, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's 41 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PABANEY.

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's specialty?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does AQUEEL PABANEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AQUEEL PABANEY, MD wrote 41 Medicare Part D claims totaling $824 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
What is AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5685/100 (Quality: 78.4959, Cost: 75.5403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AQUEEL PABANEY, MD located?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD is located at EMORY UNIVERSITY NEUROSURGERY 1365 CLIFTON ROAD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-3094.
What is AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's NPI number?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275763591, issued on 07/21/2009.
Does AQUEEL PABANEY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AQUEEL PABANEY, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.7%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does AQUEEL PABANEY, MD accept Medicare?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 41 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's credentials?
AQUEEL PABANEY, MD's NPI is 1275763591 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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