2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1609933308 M.D.
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STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.

Surgery Physician in BRUNSWICK, 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
222
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$365.43
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRUNSWICK, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 222 claims across 154 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $365.43 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 222 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)

STEPHEN BARRETT, 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).

STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/02/2007

NPI 1609933308

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

222 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in BRUNSWICK, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1609933308. 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.

STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2500 STARLING ST STE 201, BRUNSWICK, GA, 31520, with a listed phone of (912) 265-5125. NPI 1609933308 was issued on 01/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARRETT 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 222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2500 STARLING ST STE 201
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

Provider Details

NPI 1609933308
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN BARRETT, 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.

COOPERATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
SAINT MARYS, 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 STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$365

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

222
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
260
Total Day Supply
2,807
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
157 (70.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.72
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
152
Diazepam
20

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s 222 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in BRUNSWICK, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. wrote 222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. located?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. is located at 2500 STARLING ST STE 201, BRUNSWICK, GA, 31520. Phone: (912) 265-5125.
What is STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609933308, issued on 01/02/2007.
Does STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. had 157 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.7%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Diazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 222 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN BARRETT, M.D.'s NPI is 1609933308 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

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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