David Charlton Brandon, MD

Nuclear Imaging & Therapy

Nuclear Medicine

David Charlton Brandon is a Nuclear Imaging & Therapy specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(404) 329-4620Decatur, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Charlton Brandon, MD has been part of the Decatur medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6492dNPPES updated 2008-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1670 Clairmont Rd Va Medical Center Nuclear Medicine (115), Decatur, GA 30033-4004

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

92.26/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 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.

Medicare Patients

280

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+18%)39%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)36%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+5%)27%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$65 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 David Charlton Brandon's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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 · 2004

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Nuclear MedicineNuclear Imaging & Therapy in DecaturAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.

Taxonomy: 207UN0902X

Education & Training

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1670 Clairmont Road Va Medical Center Nuclear Medicine (115), Decatur, GA 30033-4004

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Care With David Charlton Brandon

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Charlton Brandon 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 David Charlton Brandon

NPI records show Dr. Brandon as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 329-4620.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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