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.
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
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.
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
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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 reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Pediatrics Physician share within Georgia
Pediatrics Physician is one of the more visible NUCC categories in Georgia
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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Specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician estimate
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus Maintenance of Certification cycles. CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field; the figure shown is the specialty-level estimated rate from ABMS / AOA reference data.
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.
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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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477565463 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/12/2006 |
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How we sourced this profile
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
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.
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
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
103 claims
- Haloperidol Decano…
Haloperidol Decanoate
91 claims
- Invega Sustenna
Invega Sustenna
80 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
67 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
59 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
58 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
52 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
50 claims
| 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.
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.
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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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