2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1588690382 MD
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KELLY GROW, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in ATHENS, 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
428
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.8809/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.5K
120 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KELLY GROW, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.8809/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.8809/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
428
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

KELLY GROW, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KELLY GROW, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KELLY GROW, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2006

NPI 1588690382

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

428 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

79.8809/100 3.2190999999999974% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KELLY GROW, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.8809/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 79.8809/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.9%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 79.8809/100 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).

KELLY GROW, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 340 N MILLEDGE AVE STE B, ATHENS, GA, 30601, with a listed phone of (706) 548-0008. NPI 1588690382 was issued on 06/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GROW 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 428 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $151K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 79.8809/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.4803, Cost 78.1228), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

340 N MILLEDGE AVE STE B
ATHENS, GA 30601

Provider Details

NPI 1588690382
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.8809
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.4803
Quality
78.1228
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELLY GROW, 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.

AGA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
ATHENS, GA
AGA, LLC
MARIETTA, GA

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 KELLY GROW, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KELLY GROW, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 428 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.

428
Total Claims
$151K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
864
Total Day Supply
23,843
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$138K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 77, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KELLY GROW, MD 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
Famotidine
82
Pantoprazole Sodium
81
Omeprazole
51
Amitriptyline Hcl
20
Plenvu
Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C
15
Colestipol Hcl
13
Esomeprazole Magnesium
13
Sucralfate
13
Dicyclomine Hcl
12
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
12

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How KELLY GROW, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

KELLY GROW, MD's 428 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELLY GROW, MD's specialty?
KELLY GROW, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KELLY GROW, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELLY GROW, MD wrote 428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $151K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is KELLY GROW, MD's Medicare quality score?
KELLY GROW, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8809/100 (Quality: 56.4803, Cost: 78.1228). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KELLY GROW, MD located?
KELLY GROW, MD is located at 340 N MILLEDGE AVE STE B, ATHENS, GA, 30601. Phone: (706) 548-0008.
What is KELLY GROW, MD's NPI number?
KELLY GROW, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588690382, issued on 06/23/2006.
Does KELLY GROW, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELLY GROW, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $138K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELLY GROW, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELLY GROW, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELLY GROW, MD accept Medicare?
KELLY GROW, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 428 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELLY GROW, MD's credentials?
KELLY GROW, MD's NPI is 1588690382 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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