2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1659320786 MD
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TANGELA ATKINSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in HIRAM, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 501 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TANGELA ATKINSON, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HIRAM, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 501 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 66 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TANGELA ATKINSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,135 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)

TANGELA ATKINSON, 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).

TANGELA ATKINSON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/08/2006

NPI 1659320786

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,135 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional 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

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 92.9348/100 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).

TANGELA ATKINSON, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in HIRAM, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659320786. 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.

TANGELA ATKINSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 176 CHARLES HARDY PKWY UNIT C, HIRAM, GA, 30141, with a listed phone of (678) 945-8200. NPI 1659320786 was issued on 05/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATKINSON 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 6,135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 501 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $517K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), 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

176 CHARLES HARDY PKWY UNIT C
HIRAM, GA 30141

Provider Details

NPI 1659320786
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TANGELA ATKINSON, 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
HIRAM, 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 TANGELA ATKINSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

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

TANGELA ATKINSON, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,135 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.

6,135
Total Claims
$517K
Total Drug Cost
501
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,090
Total Day Supply
444,121
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$419K
Generic Drug Cost
$95K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 254, 75-84: 134, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
487
Amlodipine Besylate
420
Levothyroxine Sodium
255
Lisinopril
200
Metformin Hcl
192
Gabapentin
191
Pantoprazole Sodium
174
Losartan Potassium
157
Hydrochlorothiazide
153
Omeprazole
141

* 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 TANGELA ATKINSON, 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

TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's 6,135 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 ATKINSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's specialty?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HIRAM, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does TANGELA ATKINSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TANGELA ATKINSON, MD wrote 6,135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $517K in drug costs for 501 beneficiaries.
What is TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TANGELA ATKINSON, MD located?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD is located at 176 CHARLES HARDY PKWY UNIT C, HIRAM, GA, 30141. Phone: (678) 945-8200.
What is TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's NPI number?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659320786, issued on 05/08/2006.
Does TANGELA ATKINSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $419K in brand drug costs.
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 TANGELA ATKINSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TANGELA ATKINSON, MD accept Medicare?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,135 Part D claims and 501 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's credentials?
TANGELA ATKINSON, MD's NPI is 1659320786 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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