2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1437251162 MD
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HOWARD LEVY, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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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Prescribing volume
42
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD LEVY, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 42 claims across 24 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: HOWARD LEVY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD LEVY, MD 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).

HOWARD LEVY, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2006

NPI 1437251162

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Georgia

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD LEVY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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.

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HOWARD LEVY, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437251162. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD LEVY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 59 EXECUTIVE PARK SOUTH NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30329, with a listed phone of (404) 778-7000. NPI 1437251162 was issued on 09/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEVY 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 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

59 EXECUTIVE PARK SOUTH NE
ATLANTA, GA 30329

Provider Details

NPI 1437251162
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/02/2006

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

42
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
50
Total Day Supply
1,377
Generic Drug Cost
$865

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Celecoxib
21
Gabapentin
13

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How HOWARD LEVY, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD LEVY, MD's 42 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD LEVY, MD's specialty?
HOWARD LEVY, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD LEVY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD LEVY, MD wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD LEVY, MD's Medicare quality score?
HOWARD LEVY, MD 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 HOWARD LEVY, MD located?
HOWARD LEVY, MD is located at 59 EXECUTIVE PARK SOUTH NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30329. Phone: (404) 778-7000.
What is HOWARD LEVY, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD LEVY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437251162, issued on 09/02/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD LEVY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD LEVY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD LEVY, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD LEVY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD LEVY, MD's credentials?
HOWARD LEVY, MD's NPI is 1437251162 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.
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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