Brian Michael Goodman, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Brian Michael Goodman, M.D. has been part of the Greenwood medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 705dNPPES updated 2024-05-31 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1506 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646-4071
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.09/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better40.63%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.5 pts)
40.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
212
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
32
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $505
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$63 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Brian Michael Goodman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Board certified · May 30, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
23 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
629 Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003-2525
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Brian Michael Goodman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Michael Goodman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenwood 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 Brian Michael Goodman
Dr. Goodman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Greenwood, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 725-7900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1506 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646-4071
Mailing Address
629 Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003-2525
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