2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1710995444 M.D.
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THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
783
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 783 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2614/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
783
Part D claims, 2023
48%
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.

THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

THOMAS ZIEGLER, 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).

What does the federal data show about THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1710995444

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

783 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Georgia

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 92.2614/100 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 ZIEGLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-7777. NPI 1710995444 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZIEGLER 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 783 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.0 million in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1710995444
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS ZIEGLER, 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 783 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.

783
Total Claims
$4.0M
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
843
Total Day Supply
11,238
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.9M

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.96
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 15, 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 THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. 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
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride 0.45 %
135
Famotidine
127
Gattex
Teduglutide
83
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
63
Promethazine Hcl
51
Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl/Pf
35
Dextrose In Lactated Ringers
Dextrose 5%-Lactated Ringers
22
Diphenhydramine Hcl
22

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s 783 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. wrote 783 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.0M in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. located?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. is located at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-7777.
What is THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710995444, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sodium Chloride, Famotidine, Gattex. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 783 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS ZIEGLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1710995444 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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