2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1720072226 M.D.
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MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 47 claims — 51% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATLANTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2005

NPI 1720072226

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

47 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Diagnostic Radiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720072226. 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.

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1046 RIDGE AVE SW, ATLANTA, GA, 30315, with a listed phone of (404) 688-1350. NPI 1720072226 was issued on 09/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERMAN 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 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

1046 RIDGE AVE SW
ATLANTA, GA 30315

Provider Details

NPI 1720072226
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 47 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.

47
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
2,412
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
11
Livalo
Pitavastatin Calcium
11

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s 47 claims are below the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. located?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. is located at 1046 RIDGE AVE SW, ATLANTA, GA, 30315. Phone: (404) 688-1350.
What is MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720072226, issued on 09/12/2005.
Does MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Januvia, Livalo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
MERRILL BERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1720072226 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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