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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1578666780 M.D.
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George Stefanis, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician in Macon, Georgia.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,317 in Neurological Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 473 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 189
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
11.1/100
▼ 72 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$386.09
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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What the federal data shows

George Stefanis, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 11.1/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,850 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

11.1/100
MIPS score · -72 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2024
>99%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about George Stefanis, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578666780), first enumerated 09/06/2006.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 2,850 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 11.1/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Industry payment transparency

    $386.09 in reported industry payments (7 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.

    Source: CMS Open Payments

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1578666780 · Neurological Surgery Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1578666780
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-MID 8K Neurological Surgery
  • MIPS-LOW 11.1/100
  • RX-MID 2,850
  • BOOK-THIN 201 in Georgia
  • PHOTO-FINISH David Macdougall, D.… · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

George Stefanis, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

11 ≥ 2nd percentile 2% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where George Stefanis, M.D. sits

This provider among neurological surgery physician peers

Across the 1,591 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, George Stefanis, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim 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claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30George Stefanis, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 99 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is George Stefanis, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

George Stefanis, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about George Stefanis, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1578666780

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,317 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,850 15× vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 189

MIPS final score

11.1/100 72.4 pts vs avg

Penalty band band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers
Behavior Technician7.5%Student in an Organized Heal…5%Pharmacist5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.8%Physical Therapist3.9%Professional Counselor3.6%Neurological Surgery Physici…0.1%
Largest specialties in Georgia (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

George Stefanis, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
11.1/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%11.1%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) - 11.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

5233 RIVERSIDE DR STE E
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 741-3690

Provider Details

NPI 1578666780
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

11.1354
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
37.118
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 George Stefanis, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$386

Largest payer

Amgen 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

George Stefanis, M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Neurological Surgery Physician average

<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 2,850 2024 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 2024.

2,850
Total Claims
$77K
Total Drug Cost
473
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,031
Total Day Supply
67,443
Brand vs Generic
<1% brand / >99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$72K
Opioid Claims
1,352 (47.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 241, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What George Stefanis, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
479
Tramadol Hcl
 379
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
358
Pregabalin
 340
Tizanidine Hcl
 300
Gabapentin
 241
Methocarbamol
 204
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
123
Methylprednisolone
 80
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
 55

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

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Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How George Stefanis, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,317
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
189
Avg Claims per Provider

George Stefanis, M.D.'s 2,850 claims are above the specialty average of 189.

Nationwide Neurological Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Stefanis, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (11.1 here).

David Macdougall 11.1 TX John Marouk 11 OK Matthew Ross 11.4 IL George Martin 10.4 TX

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Hiram Mercado San Juan, PR Carl Dila Stamford, CT Wayne Warren Casper, WY David Donahue Fort Worth, TX

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 Stefanis.

One of 201 Neurological Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Robert Abramson
MD
Augusta, GA
Dr. David Adamson
MD, PHD, MPH
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Matthew Agam
MD
Atlanta, GA
Folorunso Akintobi
MD FICS
Duluth, GA
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Augusta, GA

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Stefanis, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Macon, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does George Stefanis, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, George Stefanis, M.D. wrote 2,850 Medicare Part D claims totaling $77K in drug costs for 473 beneficiaries.
What is George Stefanis, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 11.1/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 37.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is George Stefanis, M.D. located? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D. is located at 5233 RIVERSIDE DR STE E, Macon, GA, 31210. Phone: (478) 741-3690.
What is George Stefanis, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578666780, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does George Stefanis, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D.'s prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does George Stefanis, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, George Stefanis, M.D. had 1,352 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.4%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,317 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 189 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does George Stefanis, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, George Stefanis, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does George Stefanis, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,850 Part D claims and 473 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Stefanis, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
George Stefanis, M.D.'s NPI is 1578666780 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.