Douglas Wesley Pahl, M.D.
Douglas Wesley Pahl is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Columbus, GA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas Wesley Pahl, M.D. practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Columbus, GA. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909-3540
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202364.11/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.26%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
15.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
508
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
462
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,835
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $21k
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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$694 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Douglas Wesley Pahl's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 370, Fortson, GA 31808-0370
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030110
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Douglas Wesley Pahl
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Wesley Pahl for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbus 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 Douglas Wesley Pahl
NPI records show Dr. Pahl as active with telehealth listed in Columbus, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 494-3192.
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
6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909-3540
Mailing Address
Po Box 370, Fortson, GA 31808-0370
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