2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1881670180 MD
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DAVID GOWER, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in JASPER, 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
98.5/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID GOWER, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JASPER, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims across 13 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID GOWER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.5 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 32 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)

DAVID GOWER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID GOWER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2005

NPI 1881670180

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

98.5/100 15.400000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID GOWER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 98.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.5%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 98.5/100 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 GOWER, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in JASPER, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881670180. 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.

DAVID GOWER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1266 HIGHWAY 515 S, JASPER, GA, 30143, with a listed phone of (404) 367-3014. NPI 1881670180 was issued on 12/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOWER 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $452 in drug spend. 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 98.5/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

1266 HIGHWAY 515 S
JASPER, GA 30143

Provider Details

NPI 1881670180
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

32
Total Claims
$452
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
50
Total Day Supply
1,452
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$452

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.56

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How DAVID GOWER, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID GOWER, MD's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID GOWER, MD's specialty?
DAVID GOWER, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in JASPER, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID GOWER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID GOWER, MD wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $452 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID GOWER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID GOWER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID GOWER, MD located?
DAVID GOWER, MD is located at 1266 HIGHWAY 515 S, JASPER, GA, 30143. Phone: (404) 367-3014.
What is DAVID GOWER, MD's NPI number?
DAVID GOWER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881670180, issued on 12/19/2005.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DAVID GOWER, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID GOWER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID GOWER, MD's credentials?
DAVID GOWER, MD's NPI is 1881670180 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.

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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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