2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1093771545 M.D.
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DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.

Surgery Physician in TOCCOA, 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOCCOA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 130 claims across 64 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOCCOA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1093771545

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 23% 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).

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in TOCCOA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1093771545. 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.

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 218 FALLS RD, TOCCOA, GA, 30577, with a listed phone of (706) 297-7877. NPI 1093771545 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRDSONG 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%. 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

218 FALLS RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577

Provider Details

NPI 1093771545
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEARL BIRDSONG, 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.

DMC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
FITZGERALD, GA
HEALTH SERVICES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA
MILLEDGEVILLE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 130 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.

130
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
136
Total Day Supply
1,620
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$423
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
18 (13.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Silver Sulfadiazine
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How DEARL BIRDSONG, 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

DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s 130 claims are below 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 BIRDSONG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s specialty?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in TOCCOA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. located?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. is located at 218 FALLS RD, TOCCOA, GA, 30577. Phone: (706) 297-7877.
What is DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093771545, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $423 in brand drug costs.
Does DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%.
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 DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Silver Sulfadiazine, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s credentials?
DEARL BIRDSONG, M.D.'s NPI is 1093771545 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.

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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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