2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1588795934 MD PH.D.
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MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician in LAWRENCEVILLE, 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
98.5/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.09
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.5/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.5/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
79
Part D claims, 2023
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 STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 STECHISON, MD PH.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 STECHISON, MD PH.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2007

NPI 1588795934

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

98.5/100 15.400000000000006% 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

MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 98.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.5%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 98.5/100 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 STECHISON, MD PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD PH.D. credentials at 575 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046, with a listed phone of (678) 312-2700. NPI 1588795934 was issued on 03/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STECHISON 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $927 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.0%. 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 98.5/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

575 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Provider Details

NPI 1588795934
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 STECHISON, MD PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Most common payment type

Education

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.

79
Total Claims
$927
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
82
Total Day Supply
1,577
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$927
Opioid Claims
34 (43.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Meloxicam
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15

* 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 MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.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

MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s 79 claims are below 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 STECHISON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD PH.D..
How much does MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $927 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. located?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. is located at 575 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046. Phone: (678) 312-2700.
What is MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588795934, issued on 03/08/2007.
Does MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.0%.
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 MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL STECHISON, MD PH.D.'s NPI is 1588795934 with credentials MD PH.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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