2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1710979331 M.D.
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TOD BETHEA, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CLEVELAND, 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
810
Medicare Part D claims · 509 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.7758/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TOD BETHEA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.7758/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 810 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.7758/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
810
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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.

TOD BETHEA, 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

80 30th percentile higher than 30% 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)

TOD BETHEA, 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 TOD BETHEA, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2005

NPI 1710979331

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

810 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

79.7758/100 3.3241999999999905% pts

Above neutral 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

TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.7758/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 79.7758/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.8%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 79.7758/100 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).

TOD BETHEA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2578 HELEN HWY, CLEVELAND, GA, 30528, with a listed phone of (770) 219-9260. NPI 1710979331 was issued on 08/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BETHEA 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 810 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 509 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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 79.7758/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.0528, Cost 50.533), 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

2578 HELEN HWY
CLEVELAND, GA 30528

Provider Details

NPI 1710979331
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.7758
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.0528
Quality
50.533
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TOD BETHEA, 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.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP URGENT CARE LLC
CLEVELAND, 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 · Generic-heavy

TOD BETHEA, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 810 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.

810
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
509
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
810
Total Day Supply
7,341
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$571
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
17 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
407

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 227, 75-84: 155, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TOD BETHEA, 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
Prednisone
143
Doxycycline Hyclate
124
Amoxicillin
58
Cefdinir
42
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
40
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
38
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
34
Meloxicam
33
Cephalexin
24
Azithromycin
22

* 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 TOD BETHEA, M.D. 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

TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s 810 claims are below 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 BETHEA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s specialty?
TOD BETHEA, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TOD BETHEA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TOD BETHEA, M.D. wrote 810 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 509 beneficiaries.
What is TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TOD BETHEA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.7758/100 (Quality: 82.0528, Cost: 50.533). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TOD BETHEA, M.D. located?
TOD BETHEA, M.D. is located at 2578 HELEN HWY, CLEVELAND, GA, 30528. Phone: (770) 219-9260.
What is TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s NPI number?
TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710979331, issued on 08/19/2005.
Does TOD BETHEA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $571 in brand drug costs.
Does TOD BETHEA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TOD BETHEA, M.D. had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
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 TOD BETHEA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TOD BETHEA, M.D. accept Medicare?
TOD BETHEA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 810 Part D claims and 509 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s credentials?
TOD BETHEA, M.D.'s NPI is 1710979331 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.

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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