2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1932104239 MD
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THOMAS DEERING, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ATLANTA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 647 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$21.6K
56 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS DEERING, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 647 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $21.6K across 56 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS DEERING, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,841 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)

THOMAS DEERING, 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).

THOMAS DEERING, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2005

NPI 1932104239

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,841 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

90.8/100 7.700000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS DEERING, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 90.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 90.8/100 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).

THOMAS DEERING, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1932104239. 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.

THOMAS DEERING, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 COLLIER RD NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 605-2800. NPI 1932104239 was issued on 06/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEERING 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 2,841 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 647 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 90.8/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

275 COLLIER RD NW
ATLANTA, GA 30309

Provider Details

NPI 1932104239
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.8
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS DEERING, 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.

PIEDMONT CARDIOLOGY OF ATLANTA, LLC
CONYERS, 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 THOMAS DEERING, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21.6K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Above average

THOMAS DEERING, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 2,841 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.

2,841
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
647
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,399
Total Day Supply
190,883
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$92K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 303, 85+: 111

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
711
Metoprolol Tartrate
390
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
286
Metoprolol Succinate
264
Dofetilide
188
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
174
Flecainide Acetate
150
Amiodarone Hcl
129
Warfarin Sodium
70
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
51

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How THOMAS DEERING, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS DEERING, MD's 2,841 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS DEERING, MD's specialty?
THOMAS DEERING, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS DEERING, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS DEERING, MD wrote 2,841 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 647 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS DEERING, MD's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS DEERING, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS DEERING, MD located?
THOMAS DEERING, MD is located at 275 COLLIER RD NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 605-2800.
What is THOMAS DEERING, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS DEERING, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932104239, issued on 06/15/2005.
Does THOMAS DEERING, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS DEERING, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS DEERING, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS DEERING, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Tartrate, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS DEERING, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS DEERING, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,841 Part D claims and 647 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS DEERING, MD's credentials?
THOMAS DEERING, MD's NPI is 1932104239 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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