2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1174685192 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
528
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.15/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 528 claims across 175 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.15/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.15 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 528 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)

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. 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).

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2006

NPI 1174685192

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

528 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

99.15/100 16.05000000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.15/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 99.15/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 99.15/100 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).

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174685192. 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.

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1538 13TH. AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901, with a listed phone of (706) 321-9300. NPI 1174685192 was issued on 12/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLDMAN 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 528 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%. 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 99.15/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

1538 13TH. AVE
COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Provider Details

NPI 1174685192
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.15
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. 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.

COLUMBUS AMBULATORY HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
COLUMBUS, 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

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 528 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.

528
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
528
Total Day Supply
7,252
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
135 (25.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
150

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
74
Pregabalin
73
Oxycodone Hcl
66
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
57
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
45
Cephalexin
43
Lidocaine
34
Celecoxib
33
Clindamycin Hcl
24
Tramadol Hcl
17

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s 528 claims are above the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. wrote 528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
What is MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.15/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. located?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. is located at 1538 13TH. AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31901. Phone: (706) 321-9300.
What is MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174685192, issued on 12/15/2006.
Does MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. had 135 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefuroxime, Pregabalin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 528 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
MARC GOLDMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1174685192 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology