2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1477565463 M.D.
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HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in MILLEDGEVILLE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. filed 1,395 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 91% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,395 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. 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 HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2006

NPI 1477565463

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,395 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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).

HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1371 ORCHARD HILL RD, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, 31061, with a listed phone of (478) 445-5120. NPI 1477565463 was issued on 08/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAPLAN 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 1,395 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $314K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1371 ORCHARD HILL RD
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

Provider Details

NPI 1477565463
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,395 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.

1,395
Total Claims
$314K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,681
Total Day Supply
48,218
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 86, 65-74: 40, 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 HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
103
Haloperidol Decanoate
91
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
80
Trazodone Hcl
67
Clonazepam
59
Alprazolam
58
Fluoxetine Hcl
52
Benztropine Mesylate
50
Duloxetine Hcl
47
Sertraline Hcl
47

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s 1,395 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. wrote 1,395 Medicare Part D claims totaling $314K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. located?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. is located at 1371 ORCHARD HILL RD, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, 31061. Phone: (478) 445-5120.
What is HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477565463, issued on 08/12/2006.
Does HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Haloperidol Decanoate, Invega Sustenna. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,395 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD CAPLAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1477565463 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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