2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1427059377 M.D.
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JEFFREY BARON, M.D.

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
32
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
78.3975/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JEFFREY BARON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3975/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JEFFREY BARON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.3975 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 32 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)

JEFFREY BARON, 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).

JEFFREY BARON, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2005

NPI 1427059377

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

78.3975/100 4.702500000000001% pts

Above neutral 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

JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.3975/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 78.3975/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.4%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 78.3975/100 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).

JEFFREY BARON, M.D. 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: M.D.. NPI: 1427059377. 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.

JEFFREY BARON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3200 DOWNWOOD CIRCLE NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30327, with a listed phone of (404) 352-4779. NPI 1427059377 was issued on 08/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARON 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $238 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 78.3975/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 45.9937, Cost 100), 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

3200 DOWNWOOD CIRCLE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30327

Provider Details

NPI 1427059377
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.3975
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
45.9937
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

32
Total Claims
$238
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
34
Total Day Supply
479
Generic Drug Cost
$223

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How JEFFREY BARON, M.D. 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

JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s 32 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 BARON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s specialty?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JEFFREY BARON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY BARON, M.D. wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $238 in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
What is JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3975/100 (Quality: 45.9937, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEFFREY BARON, M.D. located?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D. is located at 3200 DOWNWOOD CIRCLE NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30327. Phone: (404) 352-4779.
What is JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427059377, issued on 08/02/2005.
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.
Does JEFFREY BARON, M.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s credentials?
JEFFREY BARON, M.D.'s NPI is 1427059377 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.
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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