2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1770878498 MD
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SONIA WATLEY, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ADAIRSVILLE, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.0866/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
75 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SONIA WATLEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.0866/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.0866/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

SONIA WATLEY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SONIA WATLEY, 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).

What does the federal data show about SONIA WATLEY, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2011

NPI 1770878498

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,187 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

83.0866/100 0.013399999999990087% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SONIA WATLEY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.0866/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 83.0866/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.1%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 83.0866/100 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).

SONIA WATLEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21 COMMERCE PKWY, ADAIRSVILLE, GA, 30103, with a listed phone of (770) 773-9201. NPI 1770878498 was issued on 06/10/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATLEY 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 4,187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $417K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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 83.0866/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9068, Cost 69.5763), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

21 COMMERCE PKWY
ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103

Provider Details

NPI 1770878498
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/10/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.0866
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9068
Quality
69.5763
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SONIA WATLEY, 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.

ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM GEORGIA INC
ADAIRSVILLE, 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 SONIA WATLEY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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 · Typical

SONIA WATLEY, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,187 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.

4,187
Total Claims
$417K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,701
Total Day Supply
252,371
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$353K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Opioid Claims
26 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 46, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SONIA WATLEY, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
227
Lisinopril
169
Amlodipine Besylate
159
Levothyroxine Sodium
150
Gabapentin
139
Omeprazole
131
Furosemide
100
Pantoprazole Sodium
89
Metoprolol Succinate
88
Rosuvastatin Calcium
80

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How SONIA WATLEY, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

SONIA WATLEY, MD's 4,187 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONIA WATLEY, MD's specialty?
SONIA WATLEY, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ADAIRSVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SONIA WATLEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONIA WATLEY, MD wrote 4,187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $417K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
What is SONIA WATLEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
SONIA WATLEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.0866/100 (Quality: 68.9068, Cost: 69.5763). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SONIA WATLEY, MD located?
SONIA WATLEY, MD is located at 21 COMMERCE PKWY, ADAIRSVILLE, GA, 30103. Phone: (770) 773-9201.
What is SONIA WATLEY, MD's NPI number?
SONIA WATLEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770878498, issued on 06/10/2011.
Does SONIA WATLEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SONIA WATLEY, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $353K in brand drug costs.
Does SONIA WATLEY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SONIA WATLEY, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SONIA WATLEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONIA WATLEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONIA WATLEY, MD accept Medicare?
SONIA WATLEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,187 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONIA WATLEY, MD's credentials?
SONIA WATLEY, MD's NPI is 1770878498 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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