2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1215140355 MD
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MARK KATS, MD

Nephrology Physician in GAINESVILLE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 613 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7766/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$128.63
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK KATS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7766/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,856 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.7766/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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 KATS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARK KATS, MD 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 KATS, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2007

NPI 1215140355

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,856 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

82.7766/100 0.32339999999999236% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK KATS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7766/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 82.7766/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 82.7766/100 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).

MARK KATS, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in GAINESVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215140355. 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.

MARK KATS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501, with a listed phone of (770) 536-9864. NPI 1215140355 was issued on 05/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KATS 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 2,856 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 613 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 82.7766/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.9873, Cost 77.6014), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Provider Details

NPI 1215140355
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.7766
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.9873
Quality
77.6014
Cost
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK KATS, 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.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA DIAGNOSTIC ASSOCIATES AND CLINIC, LLC
GAINESVILLE, 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 KATS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$129

Largest payer

AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS 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 · Generic-heavy

MARK KATS, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,856 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.

2,856
Total Claims
$311K
Total Drug Cost
613
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,147
Total Day Supply
211,385
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$236K
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.60
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 280, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
737
Losartan Potassium
330
Furosemide
194
Amlodipine Besylate
179
Hydrochlorothiazide
141
Lisinopril
98
Hydralazine Hcl
91
Potassium Chloride
80
Clonidine Hcl
75
Doxazosin Mesylate
71

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How MARK KATS, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK KATS, MD's 2,856 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK KATS, MD's specialty?
MARK KATS, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in GAINESVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK KATS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK KATS, MD wrote 2,856 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311K in drug costs for 613 beneficiaries.
What is MARK KATS, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARK KATS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7766/100 (Quality: 69.9873, Cost: 77.6014). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK KATS, MD located?
MARK KATS, MD is located at 1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501. Phone: (770) 536-9864.
What is MARK KATS, MD's NPI number?
MARK KATS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215140355, issued on 05/07/2007.
Does MARK KATS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK KATS, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $236K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK KATS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK KATS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Losartan Potassium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK KATS, MD accept Medicare?
MARK KATS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,856 Part D claims and 613 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK KATS, MD's credentials?
MARK KATS, MD's NPI is 1215140355 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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