2026 NPPES data Physical Therapist NPI 1336106475 D.O.
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David Paulk, D.O.

Physical Therapist in Athens, 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
561
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Physical Therapist avg: 681
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.7/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.53
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

David Paulk, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.7/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 561 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.7/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
561
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$27.53
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 Paulk, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 Paulk, D.O.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1336106475

Primary specialty

Physical Therapist

High-volume

254,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

561 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 681

MIPS final score

91.7/100 8.6 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Physical Therapist share within Georgia

1. Physical Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Therapist share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

David Paulk, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Therapist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Therapist) — 91.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.7%
MIPS final score (Physical Therapist) — 91.7/100 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 Paulk, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Therapist provider holding D.O. credentials at 1199 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 475-7000. NPI 1336106475 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Paulk 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 561 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 91.7/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Therapist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 254,681 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 681 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

1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1336106475
Specialty Physical Therapist
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.65
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where David Paulk, D.O. 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.

Premier Health And Performance
Cape Girardeau, MO

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 Paulk, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Brainsway USA 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

David Paulk, D.O. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 561 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.

561
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
561
Total Day Supply
6,709
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.85
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 25, 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 David Paulk, D.O. 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
Sertraline Hcl
59
Olanzapine
54
Mirtazapine
53
Risperidone
52
Duloxetine Hcl
51
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
48
Trazodone Hcl
47
Aripiprazole
27
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
23
Lamotrigine
23

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

Physical Therapist Overview

How David Paulk, D.O. fits within the Physical Therapist landscape nationally.

254,681
Physical Therapist Providers in US
56
States with Physical Therapist
681
Avg Claims per Provider

David Paulk, D.O.'s 561 claims are below the specialty average of 681.

Nearby Physical Therapist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Physical Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 Physical Therapist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Paulk, D.O.'s specialty?
David Paulk, D.O. specializes in Physical Therapist and practices in Athens, Georgia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does David Paulk, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Paulk, D.O. wrote 561 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
What is David Paulk, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
David Paulk, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.7/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is David Paulk, D.O. located?
David Paulk, D.O. is located at 1199 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 475-7000.
What is David Paulk, D.O.'s NPI number?
David Paulk, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336106475, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does David Paulk, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
David Paulk, D.O.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Physical Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 254,681 Physical Therapist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physical Therapist provider writes 681 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Paulk, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Paulk, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Olanzapine, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Paulk, D.O. accept Medicare?
David Paulk, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 561 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Paulk, D.O.'s credentials?
David Paulk, D.O.'s NPI is 1336106475 with credentials D.O.. 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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