2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1962577502 MD
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STEPHEN HODES, MD

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) 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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
MIPS score
51.313/100
▼ 32 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN HODES, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 323 claims across 191 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 51.313/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: STEPHEN HODES, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 51.313 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 323 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 HODES, MD 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).

STEPHEN HODES, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2006

NPI 1962577502

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

323 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

MIPS final score

51.313/100 31.786999999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN HODES, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
51.313/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 51.313/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%51.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 51.313/100 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.

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STEPHEN HODES, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962577502. 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 HODES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30045, with a listed phone of (678) 312-3317. NPI 1962577502 was issued on 11/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HODES 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 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%. 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 51.313/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.9542, Cost 43.403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

1000 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045

Provider Details

NPI 1962577502
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

51.313
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.9542
Quality
43.403
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

323
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
2,553
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
57 (17.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 65, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
29
Tramadol Hcl
22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
17
Cefdinir
16
Methylprednisolone
16
Ibuprofen
15
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13
Cephalexin
12

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How STEPHEN HODES, MD fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN HODES, MD's 323 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN HODES, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN HODES, MD specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN HODES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN HODES, MD wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN HODES, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN HODES, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 51.313/100 (Quality: 56.9542, Cost: 43.403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN HODES, MD located?
STEPHEN HODES, MD is located at 1000 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30045. Phone: (678) 312-3317.
What is STEPHEN HODES, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN HODES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962577502, issued on 11/21/2006.
Does STEPHEN HODES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN HODES, MD had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN HODES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN HODES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN HODES, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN HODES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN HODES, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN HODES, MD's NPI is 1962577502 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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