Emma Atherton-Staples, D.O.
Emma Atherton-Staples is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kennesaw, GA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Emma Atherton-Staples, D.O. has been part of the Kennesaw medical community since 2015 in independent practice. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2015, she brings 11+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5150 Stilesboro Rd Nw Ste 120, Kennesaw, GA 30152-7741
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.93/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
144
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
223
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,384
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $142k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
67 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 Emma Atherton-Staples's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Aug 16, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2015)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Emma Atherton-Staples
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Emma Atherton-Staples for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kennesaw 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 Emma Atherton-Staples
Dr. Atherton-Staples is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kennesaw, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (678) 354-0230.
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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Contact Emma Atherton-Staples
Practice Location
5150 Stilesboro Rd Nw Ste 120, Kennesaw, GA 30152-7741
Mailing Address
5150 Stilesboro Rd Nw Ste 120, Kennesaw, GA 30152-7741
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