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2026 NPPES data Transplant Surgery Physician NPI 1972594109 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Nicole Turgeon, M.D.
Transplant Surgery 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 1,026 in Transplant Surgery 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · Transplant Surgery Physician avg: 275
MIPS score
71/100
▼ 12 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$62.2K
36 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
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71/100
- MIPS score · -12 vs avg
- 66
- 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.
Nicole Turgeon, 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
71 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nicole Turgeon, M.D. sits
This provider among transplant surgery physician peers
Across the 248 transplant surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicole Turgeon, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 37% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one transplant surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicole Turgeon, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nicole Turgeon, 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 Nicole Turgeon, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Transplant Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
66 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71/100 12.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Transplant Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Transplant Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Transplant Surgery Physician) - 71/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE DEPT OF, Atlanta, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 712-2000. NPI 1972594109 was issued on 11/05/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.2, Cost 13.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Transplant Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,026 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 275 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 | 1972594109 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Transplant Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/05/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
71.0158
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.217
Quality
13.6135
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nicole Turgeon, 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.
Seton Family OF Doctors
Austin, TX
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 Nicole Turgeon, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$62.2K
Largest payer
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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.
66
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 69
- Total Day Supply
- 2,023
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 55.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 10.39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Transplant Surgery Physician Overview
How Nicole Turgeon, M.D. fits within the Transplant Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,026
Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in US
48
States with Transplant Surgery Physician
275
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s 66 claims are below the specialty average of 275.
Nearby Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Turgeon.
Dr. Andrew Adams
MD, PHD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Samantha Aitchison
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Sulemon Chaudhry
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. John Cole
MD
Alpharetta, GA
Dr. Steven Colquhoun
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Compare Transplant Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. specializes in Transplant Surgery Physician and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nicole Turgeon, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicole Turgeon, M.D. wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71/100 (Quality: 76.2, Cost: 13.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Turgeon, M.D. located? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. is located at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE DEPT OF, Atlanta, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 712-2000.
What is Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972594109, issued on 11/05/2005.
How many Transplant Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,026 Transplant Surgery Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Transplant Surgery Physician provider writes 275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Turgeon, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Turgeon, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 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 Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nicole Turgeon, M.D.'s NPI is 1972594109 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
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.
- 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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