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2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1831188929 MD
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,235 in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
87
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$200.01
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michael Yochelson, MD filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in Atlanta, Georgia, prescribing 74% generic.
- 87
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- 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 Yochelson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
87 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Yochelson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Yochelson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Medicare Part D claims
87 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Yochelson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2020 PEACHTREE RD NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 352-2020. NPI 1831188929 was issued on 10/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%.
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831188929 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/20/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Yochelson, 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.
Shepherd Center, 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 Michael Yochelson, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$200
Largest payer
Merz Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Michael Yochelson, MD - brand share 26.0%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 87 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.
87
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 124
- Total Day Supply
- 3,382
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (13.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 51.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview
How Michael Yochelson, MD fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.
1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Yochelson, MD's 87 claims are below the specialty average of 1,107.
Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Yochelson.
Dr. Richard Armond
D.O.
Lilburn, GA
Dr. Murray Berkowitz
D.O., M.P.H.
Alpharetta, GA
Dr. Vijayamala Bondugula
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Dedric Carroll
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Luckana Chaya
MD
Marietta, GA
Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Yochelson, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Yochelson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Yochelson, MD wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Yochelson, MD located? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD is located at 2020 PEACHTREE RD NW, Atlanta, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 352-2020.
What is Michael Yochelson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831188929, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does Michael Yochelson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Yochelson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Yochelson, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Michael Yochelson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Yochelson, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Yochelson, MD's NPI is 1831188929 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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