2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1639271331 MD
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MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine 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
838
Medicare Part D claims · 290 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.0243/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$400.59
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 838 claims across 290 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.0243/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $400.59 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.0243 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 838 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)

MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, 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).

MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2006

NPI 1639271331

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

838 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

85.0243/100 1.9243000000000023% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.0243/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 85.0243/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 85.0243/100 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 SCHAUFELE, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1639271331. 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 SCHAUFELE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 900, ATLANTA, GA, 30342, with a listed phone of (404) 847-9999. NPI 1639271331 was issued on 09/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAUFELE 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 838 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 290 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%. 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 85.0243/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.4304, Cost 60.6507), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 900
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Provider Details

NPI 1639271331
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.0243
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.4304
Quality
60.6507
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, 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.

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC
LILBURN, 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 SCHAUFELE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$401

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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

MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 838 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.

838
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
290
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
913
Total Day Supply
23,577
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
174 (20.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 119, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
264
Tramadol Hcl
97
Meloxicam
78
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
61
Diclofenac Sodium
52
Methylprednisolone
46
Methocarbamol
36
Tizanidine Hcl
25
Duloxetine Hcl
24
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
22

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's 838 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD wrote 838 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 290 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.0243/100 (Quality: 89.4304, Cost: 60.6507). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD located?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD is located at 5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 900, ATLANTA, GA, 30342. Phone: (404) 847-9999.
What is MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639271331, issued on 09/02/2006.
Does MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD had 174 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 838 Part D claims and 290 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL SCHAUFELE, MD's NPI is 1639271331 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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