Avery H Nathanson, M.D.

Sleep Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Avery H Nathanson is a Sleep Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE

(404) 712-7533Decatur, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Avery H Nathanson, M.D. has been part of the Decatur medical community since 2005 in group practice. A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.06/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 17 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Decatur30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 567dNPPES updated 2024-11-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 440, Decatur, GA 30033-6146

Fax: (404) 501-7652
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia.

MIPS Score

2023

92.06/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

31.1%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-51.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

252

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

358

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,295

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.22M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+13%)33%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+17%)30%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$907 received from industry

37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Avery H Nathanson's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 2, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineSleep Medicine in DecaturAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.

Taxonomy: 207RS0012X

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Avery H Nathanson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Avery H Nathanson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Decatur required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avery H Nathanson

NPI records show Dr. Nathanson as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 712-7533.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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