2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1255322665 MD
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DAVID CARLIN, MD

Specialist in SNELLVILLE, 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 · 815 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$526.44
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID CARLIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,568 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
$526.44
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DAVID CARLIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

What does the federal data show about DAVID CARLIN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/03/2005

NPI 1255322665

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,568 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Specialist share within Georgia

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID CARLIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

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

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 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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DAVID CARLIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 2347 LENORA CHURCH RD, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078, with a listed phone of (740) 979-2020. NPI 1255322665 was issued on 11/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLIN 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 2,568 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 815 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $299K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2347 LENORA CHURCH RD
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078

Provider Details

NPI 1255322665
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/03/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CARLIN, 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.

RICHARD CARLIN MD PC
SNELLVILLE, 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 DAVID CARLIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$526

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 · Above average

DAVID CARLIN, MD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 2,568 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.

2,568
Total Claims
$299K
Total Drug Cost
815
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,273
Total Day Supply
112,544
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 340, 75-84: 351, 85+: 96

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID CARLIN, 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
Latanoprost
587
Prednisolone Acetate
441
Ofloxacin
276
Timolol Maleate
149
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
131
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
108
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
94
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
88
Restasis
Cyclosporine
81
Brimonidine Tartrate
72

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

Specialist Overview

How DAVID CARLIN, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID CARLIN, MD's 2,568 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CARLIN, MD's specialty?
DAVID CARLIN, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in SNELLVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID CARLIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CARLIN, MD wrote 2,568 Medicare Part D claims totaling $299K in drug costs for 815 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID CARLIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID CARLIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID CARLIN, MD located?
DAVID CARLIN, MD is located at 2347 LENORA CHURCH RD, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078. Phone: (740) 979-2020.
What is DAVID CARLIN, MD's NPI number?
DAVID CARLIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255322665, issued on 11/03/2005.
Does DAVID CARLIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID CARLIN, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID CARLIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CARLIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CARLIN, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID CARLIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,568 Part D claims and 815 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CARLIN, MD's credentials?
DAVID CARLIN, MD's NPI is 1255322665 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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