2026 NPPES data Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician NPI 1053408062 PAC
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Christopher Golden, PAC

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician in Stockbridge, Georgia. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 63 in Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
898
Medicare Part D claims · 399 beneficiaries · Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.9/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.6K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christopher Golden, PAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 898 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.9/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
898
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
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.

Christopher Golden, PAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 11% higher than 89% 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+: 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

Where Christopher Golden, PAC sits

This provider among clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician peers

Across the 26 clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Golden, PAC writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 4 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 64 · MIPS quality, percentile: 56Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 64Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 96 · MIPS quality, percentile: 24Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 84 · MIPS quality, percentile: 44Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 44 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 16Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 76 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 16 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 56 · MIPS quality, percentile: 76Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 36 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 24 · MIPS quality, percentile: 84Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Christopher Golden, PAC-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one clinical & laboratory dermatological immunology physician peer from a representative sample of 25; the gold marker is Christopher Golden, PAC. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Christopher Golden, PAC 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).

What does the federal data show about Christopher Golden, PAC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1053408062

Primary specialty

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician

Rare

63 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

898 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

MIPS final score

98.9/100 15.8 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Largest specialties in Georgia (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 7.3%Behavior Technician7.3%Pharmacist - 5.1%Pharmacist5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner4.8%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Professional Counselor - 3.6%Professional Counselor3.6%Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician - 0%Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Georgia (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Christopher Golden, PAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician) - 98.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.9%
MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician) - 98.9/100 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).

Christopher Golden, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician provider holding PAC credentials at 210 VILLAGE CTR PKWY, Stockbridge, GA, 30281, with a listed phone of (770) 474-5952. NPI 1053408062 was issued on 10/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Golden 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 898 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 399 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $198K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 98.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 63 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 755 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

210 VILLAGE CTR PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Provider Details

NPI 1053408062
Specialty Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.935
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.87
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Christopher Golden, PAC 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.

Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center. P.C.
Stockbridge, 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 Christopher Golden, PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

Christopher Golden, PAC - brand share 5.0%
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician average

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 898 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.

898
Total Claims
$198K
Total Drug Cost
399
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
967
Total Day Supply
25,816
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$165K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 188, 75-84: 133, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Christopher Golden, PAC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
145
Clobetasol Propionate
138
Triamcinolone Acetonide
109
Fluticasone Propionate
97
Mupirocin
58
Imiquimod
56
Doxycycline Hyclate
39
Metronidazole
33
Fluocinonide
27
Fluorouracil
24

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

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician Overview

How Christopher Golden, PAC fits within the Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

63
Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician Providers in US
29
States with Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

Christopher Golden, PAC's 898 claims are above the specialty average of 755.

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Golden, PAC's specialty?
Christopher Golden, PAC specializes in Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician and practices in Stockbridge, Georgia. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Christopher Golden, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christopher Golden, PAC wrote 898 Medicare Part D claims totaling $198K in drug costs for 399 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Golden, PAC's Medicare quality score?
Christopher Golden, PAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.9/100 (Quality: 97.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Golden, PAC located?
Christopher Golden, PAC is located at 210 VILLAGE CTR PKWY, Stockbridge, GA, 30281. Phone: (770) 474-5952.
What is Christopher Golden, PAC's NPI number?
Christopher Golden, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053408062, issued on 10/10/2006.
Does Christopher Golden, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christopher Golden, PAC's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $165K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 63 Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician providers across 29 states in the US. The average Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Golden, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Golden, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Golden, PAC accept Medicare?
Christopher Golden, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 898 Part D claims and 399 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Golden, PAC's credentials?
Christopher Golden, PAC's NPI is 1053408062 with credentials PAC. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.