2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1730250721 MD
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LUZ ANGEL, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in SNELLVILLE, 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LUZ ANGEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2614/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
240
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

LUZ ANGEL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LUZ ANGEL, 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 LUZ ANGEL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2006

NPI 1730250721

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Georgia

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUZ ANGEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 92.2614/100 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).

LUZ ANGEL, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in SNELLVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730250721. 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.

LUZ ANGEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1800 TREE LN STE 330, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078, with a listed phone of (678) 639-3930. NPI 1730250721 was issued on 11/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANGEL 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.6%. 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 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

1800 TREE LN STE 330
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078

Provider Details

NPI 1730250721
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUZ ANGEL, 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.

EMORY SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC
ATLANTA, GA
PIEDMONT PROVIDERS LLC
SNELLVILLE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LUZ ANGEL, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
258
Total Day Supply
4,084
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
47 (19.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 48, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
43
Hydrocortisone
29
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
23
Metronidazole
21
Neomycin Sulfate
16
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How LUZ ANGEL, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

LUZ ANGEL, MD's 240 claims are above the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUZ ANGEL, MD's specialty?
LUZ ANGEL, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in SNELLVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does LUZ ANGEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUZ ANGEL, MD wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is LUZ ANGEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
LUZ ANGEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUZ ANGEL, MD located?
LUZ ANGEL, MD is located at 1800 TREE LN STE 330, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078. Phone: (678) 639-3930.
What is LUZ ANGEL, MD's NPI number?
LUZ ANGEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730250721, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does LUZ ANGEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUZ ANGEL, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does LUZ ANGEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUZ ANGEL, MD had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.6%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUZ ANGEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUZ ANGEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocortisone, Diphenoxylate-Atropine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUZ ANGEL, MD accept Medicare?
LUZ ANGEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUZ ANGEL, MD's credentials?
LUZ ANGEL, MD's NPI is 1730250721 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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