2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1154577872 M.D.
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DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.

Surgery Physician in THOMASTON, 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
192
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. filed 192 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in THOMASTON, Georgia, prescribing 92% generic.

192
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

192 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2008

NPI 1154577872

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

192 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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).

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 612 W GORDON ST, THOMASTON, GA, 30286, with a listed phone of (706) 648-3368. NPI 1154577872 was issued on 08/13/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNIGHT 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 192 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.2%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

612 W GORDON ST
THOMASTON, GA 30286

Provider Details

NPI 1154577872
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DARRYL KNIGHT, 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.

UPSON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
THOMASTON, 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 DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 192 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.

192
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
192
Total Day Supply
3,302
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$97K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
56 (29.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
49
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
36
Sucralfate
17
Anastrozole
14
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
13

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s 192 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s specialty?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in THOMASTON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. wrote 192 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. located?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. is located at 612 W GORDON ST, THOMASTON, GA, 30286. Phone: (706) 648-3368.
What is DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154577872, issued on 08/13/2008.
Does DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $97K in brand drug costs.
Does DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.2%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 192 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s credentials?
DARRYL KNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1154577872 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.
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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