2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1689833329 M.D.
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MATTHEW GARY, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician in ATLANTA, 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
570
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$570.39
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW GARY, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 570 claims across 189 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $570.39 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW GARY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 570 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)

MATTHEW GARY, 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).

MATTHEW GARY, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2008

NPI 1689833329

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

570 215% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% 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

MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological 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 (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Neurological 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).

MATTHEW GARY, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689833329. 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.

MATTHEW GARY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1365B CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 727-9934. NPI 1689833329 was issued on 06/06/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARY 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 570 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%. 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.

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

1365B CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1689833329
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2008

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 MATTHEW GARY, 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, 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 MATTHEW GARY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$570

Largest payer

United Orthopedics LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

570
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
612
Total Day Supply
11,477
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
167 (29.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Mupirocin
72
Oxycodone Hcl
71
Gabapentin
68
Tramadol Hcl
39
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Methocarbamol
29
Methylprednisolone
29
Tizanidine Hcl
27
Prednisone
24
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
23

* 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 MATTHEW GARY, 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

MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s 570 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 GARY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW GARY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW GARY, M.D. wrote 570 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D. 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 MATTHEW GARY, M.D. located?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D. is located at 1365B CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 727-9934.
What is MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689833329, issued on 06/06/2008.
Does MATTHEW GARY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW GARY, M.D. had 167 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.3%.
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 MATTHEW GARY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW GARY, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 570 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW GARY, M.D.'s NPI is 1689833329 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).

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