2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1508955071 MD
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DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD

Addiction Psychiatry Physician in SMYRNA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD filed 2,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician in SMYRNA, Georgia, prescribing 92% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,579 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1508955071

Primary specialty

Addiction Psychiatry Physician

Niche

667 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,579 226% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 792

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3188 ATLANTA RD SE, SMYRNA, GA, 30080, with a listed phone of (770) 319-6000. NPI 1508955071 was issued on 10/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLIGHTLY 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 2,579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $244K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 667 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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

3188 ATLANTA RD SE
SMYRNA, GA 30080

Provider Details

NPI 1508955071
Specialty Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,579 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.

2,579
Total Claims
$244K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,755
Total Day Supply
80,076
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$142K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 44, 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.

What DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD 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
Alprazolam
339
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
188
Clonazepam
161
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
144
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
120
Zolpidem Tartrate
105
Trazodone Hcl
103
Gabapentin
96
Lamotrigine
96
Buprenorphine Hcl
95

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

Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

667
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's 2,579 claims are above the specialty average of 792.

Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's specialty?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in SMYRNA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD wrote 2,579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $244K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD located?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD is located at 3188 ATLANTA RD SE, SMYRNA, GA, 30080. Phone: (770) 319-6000.
What is DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508955071, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $142K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 667 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,579 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's credentials?
DANIEL GOLIGHTLY, MD's NPI is 1508955071 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.
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.

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

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