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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1518903988 MD
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Urology Physician in Decatur, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,367 in Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
652
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$690.72
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Karl Pete, MD filed 652 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Decatur, Georgia, prescribing 90% generic.
- 652
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Karl Pete, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
652 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Karl Pete, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Karl Pete, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
652 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Urology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Karl Pete, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2711 IRVIN WAY STE 102, Decatur, GA, 30030, with a listed phone of (678) 344-8900. NPI 1518903988 was issued on 06/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 652 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,367 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1518903988 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Karl Pete, 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.
Cape Fear Valley Health Medical Group LLC
Fayetteville, NC
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 Karl Pete, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$691
Largest payer
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
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 · Typical
Karl Pete, MD - brand share 10.0%
Urology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 652 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.
652
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,335
- Total Day Supply
- 37,306
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $43K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 87
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 12% female / 88% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 66, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karl Pete, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
263 claims
- Finasteride 84
Finasteride
84 claims
- Levofloxacin 57
Levofloxacin
57 claims
- Myrbetriq 42
Myrbetriq
42 claims
- Solifenacin Succin… 35
Solifenacin Succinate
35 claims
- Gemtesa 20
Gemtesa
20 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 15
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
15 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 14
Oxybutynin Chloride
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 263 |
| Finasteride | 84 |
| Levofloxacin | 57 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 42 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 35 |
| Gemtesa Vibegron | 20 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 15 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 14 |
| Dutasteride | 12 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Karl Pete, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,367
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Karl Pete, MD's 652 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pete.
Dr. John Abbott
M.D.
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Mark Adams
M.D.
Athens, GA
Dr. Rex Ajayi
M.D.
Albany, GA
Dr. Khaled Ajib
MD
Albany, GA
Dr. Odinaka Akunne
M.D
Douglasville, GA
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karl Pete, MD's specialty? ▼
Karl Pete, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Decatur, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Karl Pete, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karl Pete, MD wrote 652 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is Karl Pete, MD located? ▼
Karl Pete, MD is located at 2711 IRVIN WAY STE 102, Decatur, GA, 30030. Phone: (678) 344-8900.
What is Karl Pete, MD's NPI number? ▼
Karl Pete, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518903988, issued on 06/22/2006.
Does Karl Pete, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karl Pete, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
Does Karl Pete, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Karl Pete, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,367 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karl Pete, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karl Pete, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karl Pete, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Karl Pete, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 652 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karl Pete, MD's credentials? ▼
Karl Pete, MD's NPI is 1518903988 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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