2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1477649978 M.D.
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BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.

Psychiatry 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3118/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$207.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 175 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3118/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $207.92 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3118 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,874 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1477649978

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,874 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

98.3118/100 15.21180000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.3118/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 98.3118/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 98.3118/100 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.

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BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477649978. 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.

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA, 30342, with a listed phone of (404) 851-8000. NPI 1477649978 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BORTNICK 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 1,874 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $220K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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 98.3118/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.88, Cost 84.566), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Provider Details

NPI 1477649978
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.3118
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.88
Quality
84.566
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. 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.

NORTH ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
ATLANTA, GA

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 BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$208

Largest payer

Axsome Therapeutics, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,874 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,874
Total Claims
$220K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,110
Total Day Supply
92,415
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$154K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 76, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
171
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
139
Escitalopram Oxalate
121
Buspirone Hcl
114
Quetiapine Fumarate
109
Sertraline Hcl
102
Clonazepam
90
Fluoxetine Hcl
85
Aripiprazole
83
Duloxetine Hcl
73

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s 1,874 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. wrote 1,874 Medicare Part D claims totaling $220K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3118/100 (Quality: 97.88, Cost: 84.566). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. located?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. is located at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA, 30342. Phone: (404) 851-8000.
What is BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477649978, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $154K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,874 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN BORTNICK, M.D.'s NPI is 1477649978 with credentials M.D.. 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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