2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1265865885 MD
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JOSEPH HARMON, MD

Obstetrics Physician in CALHOUN, 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
292
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9075/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$71.63
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH HARMON, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CALHOUN, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 292 claims across 84 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9075/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $71.63 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH HARMON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9075 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 292 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)

JOSEPH HARMON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH HARMON, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2013

NPI 1265865885

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

292 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

82.9075/100 0.19249999999999545% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH HARMON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9075/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 82.9075/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 82.9075/100 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).

JOSEPH HARMON, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in CALHOUN, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265865885. 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.

JOSEPH HARMON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 WILLOWBROOK WAY SE, CALHOUN, GA, 30701, with a listed phone of (706) 509-8251. NPI 1265865885 was issued on 08/19/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARMON 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 292 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9075/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.0928, Cost 65.9443), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

100 WILLOWBROOK WAY SE
CALHOUN, GA 30701

Provider Details

NPI 1265865885
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9075
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.0928
Quality
65.9443
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH HARMON, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GUTHRIE MEDICAL GROUP PC
SAYRE, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JOSEPH HARMON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$72

Largest payer

COLOPLAST CORP

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 · Above average

JOSEPH HARMON, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 292 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.

292
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
391
Total Day Supply
10,469
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 24, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
50
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
40
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
40
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
18
Megestrol Acetate
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
17
Clobetasol Propionate
16
Gemtesa
Vibegron
12
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
11

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How JOSEPH HARMON, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH HARMON, MD's 292 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH HARMON, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in CALHOUN, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH HARMON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH HARMON, MD wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH HARMON, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9075/100 (Quality: 74.0928, Cost: 65.9443). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH HARMON, MD located?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD is located at 100 WILLOWBROOK WAY SE, CALHOUN, GA, 30701. Phone: (706) 509-8251.
What is JOSEPH HARMON, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265865885, issued on 08/19/2013.
Does JOSEPH HARMON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH HARMON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH HARMON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH HARMON, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH HARMON, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH HARMON, MD's NPI is 1265865885 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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