2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1255516183 MD
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VIRLYN BISHOP, MD

Anesthesiology 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 · 373 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% 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
$317.18
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIRLYN BISHOP, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 373 beneficiaries — 5% 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 $317.18 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIRLYN BISHOP, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,758 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)

VIRLYN BISHOP, 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).

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2008

NPI 1255516183

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,758 221% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology 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).

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255516183. 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.

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 371 E PACES FERRY RD NE STE 802, ATLANTA, GA, 30305, with a listed phone of (404) 783-7247. NPI 1255516183 was issued on 01/09/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BISHOP 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 2,758 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 373 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $158K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.6%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

371 E PACES FERRY RD NE STE 802
ATLANTA, GA 30305

Provider Details

NPI 1255516183
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2008

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 VIRLYN BISHOP, 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 ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES LLC
ATLANTA, GA
PIEDMONT ANESTHESIA LLC
STOCKBRIDGE, 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 VIRLYN BISHOP, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$317

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 · Generic-heavy

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,758 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.

2,758
Total Claims
$158K
Total Drug Cost
373
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,005
Total Day Supply
84,563
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$92K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K
Opioid Claims
1,479 (53.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 172, 75-84: 118, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
438
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
330
Gabapentin
299
Tramadol Hcl
265
Pregabalin
203
Oxycodone Hcl
202
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
145
Tizanidine Hcl
114
Duloxetine Hcl
48
Methylprednisolone
48

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How VIRLYN BISHOP, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's 2,758 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's specialty?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIRLYN BISHOP, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRLYN BISHOP, MD wrote 2,758 Medicare Part D claims totaling $158K in drug costs for 373 beneficiaries.
What is VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's Medicare quality score?
VIRLYN BISHOP, 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 VIRLYN BISHOP, MD located?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD is located at 371 E PACES FERRY RD NE STE 802, ATLANTA, GA, 30305. Phone: (404) 783-7247.
What is VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's NPI number?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255516183, issued on 01/09/2008.
Does VIRLYN BISHOP, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $92K in brand drug costs.
Does VIRLYN BISHOP, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIRLYN BISHOP, MD had 1,479 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.6%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIRLYN BISHOP, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRLYN BISHOP, MD accept Medicare?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,758 Part D claims and 373 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's credentials?
VIRLYN BISHOP, MD's NPI is 1255516183 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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