2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1902917693 MD
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SUZANNE SMITH, MD

Neurology Physician in AUGUSTA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 223 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.8233/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$111.03
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUZANNE SMITH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.8233/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.8233/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

SUZANNE SMITH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

SUZANNE SMITH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 SUZANNE SMITH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1902917693

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,729 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

77.8233/100 5.276699999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUZANNE SMITH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.8233/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 77.8233/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.8%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 77.8233/100 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).

SUZANNE SMITH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912, with a listed phone of (706) 721-4581. NPI 1902917693 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 1,729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 223 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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 77.8233/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.0413, Cost 60.703), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

Provider Details

NPI 1902917693
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.8233
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.0413
Quality
60.703
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUZANNE SMITH, 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.

GEORGIALINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
AUGUSTA, GA
WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
AUGUSTA, 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 SUZANNE SMITH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

EMD Serono, 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

SUZANNE SMITH, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,729 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.

1,729
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
223
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,870
Total Day Supply
83,267
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$200K
Opioid Claims
52 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 133, 65-74: 61, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUZANNE SMITH, 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
Baclofen
135
Gabapentin
128
Pregabalin
70
Tramadol Hcl
49
Escitalopram Oxalate
46
Fingolimod
Fingolimod Hcl
46
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
44
Clonazepam
43
Kesimpta Pen
Ofatumumab
41
Copaxone
Glatiramer Acetate
40

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How SUZANNE SMITH, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SUZANNE SMITH, MD's 1,729 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUZANNE SMITH, MD's specialty?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUZANNE SMITH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUZANNE SMITH, MD wrote 1,729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 223 beneficiaries.
What is SUZANNE SMITH, MD's Medicare quality score?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.8233/100 (Quality: 72.0413, Cost: 60.703). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUZANNE SMITH, MD located?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD is located at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912. Phone: (706) 721-4581.
What is SUZANNE SMITH, MD's NPI number?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902917693, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does SUZANNE SMITH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does SUZANNE SMITH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUZANNE SMITH, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUZANNE SMITH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUZANNE SMITH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUZANNE SMITH, MD accept Medicare?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,729 Part D claims and 223 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUZANNE SMITH, MD's credentials?
SUZANNE SMITH, MD's NPI is 1902917693 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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