2026 NPPES data Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician NPI 1952411399 MD
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DONALD GOGGANS, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician avg: 968
Generic prescribing
3%
generic claims · 97% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DONALD GOGGANS, MD filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician in ATHENS, Georgia, prescribing 3% generic.

224
Part D claims, 2023
3%
generic prescribing

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DONALD GOGGANS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

224 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DONALD GOGGANS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DONALD GOGGANS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1952411399

Primary specialty

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician

Niche

1,764 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 968

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine 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).

DONALD GOGGANS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 220 RESEARCH DR, ATHENS, GA, 30605, with a listed phone of (706) 583-2870. NPI 1952411399 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOGGANS 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 97% brand-name and 3% 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.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,764 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 968 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

220 RESEARCH DR
ATHENS, GA 30605

Provider Details

NPI 1952411399
Specialty Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DONALD GOGGANS, MD — brand share 97.0%
Specialty average (est.)

97% brand-name claims vs 3% generic, on 224 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.

224
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
230
Total Day Supply
1,448
Brand vs Generic
97% brand / 3% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DONALD GOGGANS, 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
97
Tenivac
Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids/Pf
14
Twinrix
Hepatitis A And B Vaccine/Pf
13
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A
Menquadfi
"Mening Vac A
N/A

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

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Overview

How DONALD GOGGANS, MD fits within the Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,764
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
968
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD GOGGANS, MD's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 968.

Nearby Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD GOGGANS, MD's specialty?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DONALD GOGGANS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD GOGGANS, MD wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD GOGGANS, MD located?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD is located at 220 RESEARCH DR, ATHENS, GA, 30605. Phone: (706) 583-2870.
What is DONALD GOGGANS, MD's NPI number?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952411399, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does DONALD GOGGANS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD's prescribing is 97% brand-name and 3% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,764 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider writes 968 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD GOGGANS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD GOGGANS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Tenivac, Twinrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD GOGGANS, MD accept Medicare?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD GOGGANS, MD's credentials?
DONALD GOGGANS, MD's NPI is 1952411399 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.
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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