2026 NPPES data Medical Microbiology Physician NPI 1316430101 MD, PHD
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ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD

Medical Microbiology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614/100 — above the 83.1 national average.

92.2614/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD'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 32% higher than 68% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2018

NPI 1316430101

Primary specialty

Medical Microbiology Physician

Rare

88 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Medical Microbiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Medical Microbiology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Microbiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Microbiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Medical Microbiology Physician) — 92.2614/100 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.

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).

ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Microbiology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 727-4283. NPI 1316430101 was issued on 06/07/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FITTS 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Medical Microbiology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Microbiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 88 enrolled providers across 33 states and an average of 6,601 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

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1316430101
Specialty Medical Microbiology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, 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).

Medical Microbiology Physician Overview

How ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD fits within the Medical Microbiology Physician landscape nationally.

88
Medical Microbiology Physician Providers in US
33
States with Medical Microbiology Physician
6,601
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Medical Microbiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Medical Microbiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's specialty?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD specializes in Medical Microbiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD, PHD.
What is ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD located?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD is located at DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 727-4283.
What is ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's NPI number?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316430101, issued on 06/07/2018.
How many Medical Microbiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 88 Medical Microbiology Physician providers across 33 states in the US. The average Medical Microbiology Physician provider writes 6,601 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's credentials?
ERIC FITTS, MD, PHD's NPI is 1316430101 with credentials MD, PHD. 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.
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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