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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1265483663 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Mark Hanson, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Covington, 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 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 999 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$177.72
9 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
Mark Hanson, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 8,331 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Mark Hanson, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Mark Hanson, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 82% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Mark Hanson, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mark Hanson, 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).
What does the federal data show about Mark Hanson, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,331 175% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96/100 12.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 96/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Mark Hanson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4140 TATE ST NE, Covington, GA, 30014, with a listed phone of (770) 786-0077. NPI 1265483663 was issued on 05/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,331 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 999 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1265483663 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/12/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.0237
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.8663
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mark Hanson, 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.
Georgia Heart Specialists, LLC
Conyers, 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 Mark Hanson, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$178
Largest payer
iRhythm Technologies, 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
Mark Hanson, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 8,331 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.
8,331
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
999
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 21,278
- Total Day Supply
- 632,449
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $145K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 58, 65-74: 385, 75-84: 411, 85+: 145
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mark Hanson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
680 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
633 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
562 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
532 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
429 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
396 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
319 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
308 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 680 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 633 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 562 |
| Carvedilol | 532 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 429 |
| Lisinopril | 396 |
| Ezetimibe | 319 |
| Furosemide | 308 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 282 |
| Chlorthalidone | 255 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Mark Hanson, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s 8,331 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hanson.
Dr. Elia Abboud
MD
Gainesville, GA
Dr. Amir Abdoly
DO
Brunswick, GA
Dr. Abdulla Abdulla
MD
Augusta, GA
Dr. Akinniran Abisogun
M.D.
Savannah, GA
Dr. James Abraham
M.D.
Covington, GA
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Mark Hanson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Covington, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Mark Hanson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mark Hanson, M.D. wrote 8,331 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 999 beneficiaries.
What is Mark Hanson, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96/100 (Quality: 89.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Mark Hanson, M.D. located? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D. is located at 4140 TATE ST NE, Covington, GA, 30014. Phone: (770) 786-0077.
What is Mark Hanson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265483663, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does Mark Hanson, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mark Hanson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mark Hanson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mark Hanson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,331 Part D claims and 999 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mark Hanson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Mark Hanson, M.D.'s NPI is 1265483663 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
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.
- 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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