2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1720051261 M.D.
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MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in SAVANNAH, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.1264/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.5K
59 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1264/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,215 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.1264/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
69%
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.

MICHAEL CHISNER, 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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

MICHAEL CHISNER, 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 MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1720051261

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,215 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

MIPS final score

79.1264/100 3.9735999999999905% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.1264/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 79.1264/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.1%
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 79.1264/100 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).

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720051261. 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.

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11700 MERCY BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31419, with a listed phone of (912) 961-8647. NPI 1720051261 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHISNER 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 2,215 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $666K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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 79.1264/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.9615, Cost 58.4728), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

11700 MERCY BLVD
SAVANNAH, GA 31419

Provider Details

NPI 1720051261
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.1264
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.9615
Quality
58.4728
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL CHISNER, 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.

ST. JOSEPH'S CARDIOLOGY GROUP LLC
SAVANNAH, 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 MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.5K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Above average

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 2,215 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.

2,215
Total Claims
$666K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,390
Total Day Supply
129,102
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$622K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 152, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
354
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
219
Flecainide Acetate
133
Carvedilol
126
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
114
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
88
Metoprolol Succinate
82
Furosemide
80
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
68
Lisinopril
62

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s 2,215 claims are above the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. wrote 2,215 Medicare Part D claims totaling $666K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1264/100 (Quality: 78.9615, Cost: 58.4728). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. located?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. is located at 11700 MERCY BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31419. Phone: (912) 961-8647.
What is MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720051261, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Flecainide Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,215 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL CHISNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1720051261 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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