2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1528281276 M.D.
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JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in MACON, 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
85
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Industry payments
$307.19
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in MACON, Georgia.

85
Part D claims, 2023
$307.19
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

85 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

JOSHUA GROVES, 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 JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2007

NPI 1528281276

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

85 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Georgia

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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).

JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6326 PEAKE RD, MACON, GA, 31210, with a listed phone of (478) 254-6608. NPI 1528281276 was issued on 04/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GROVES 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 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.8%. 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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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

6326 PEAKE RD
MACON, GA 31210

Provider Details

NPI 1528281276
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2007

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 JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$307

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

85
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
85
Total Day Supply
519
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
33 (38.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSHUA GROVES, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
17
Scopolamine
11

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s 85 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in MACON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. located?
JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. is located at 6326 PEAKE RD, MACON, GA, 31210. Phone: (478) 254-6608.
What is JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528281276, issued on 04/11/2007.
Does JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.8%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt, Scopolamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA GROVES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA GROVES, M.D.'s NPI is 1528281276 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.

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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