Eric Daniel Wellons, M.D.

Vascular Surgery

Surgery

Eric Daniel Wellons is a Vascular Surgery specialist based in Newnan, GA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(404) 524-0095Newnan, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across GA can see Eric Daniel Wellons, M.D. in person in Newnan or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 32 Surgery providers in GASee all Surgery in Newnan31+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4988dNPPES updated 2012-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

775 Poplar Rd Suite 260, Newnan, GA 30265-8300

Fax: (404) 658-9558
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.85%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)

3.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.2%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

569

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

111

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

364

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $96k

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
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+3%)25%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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

$1.4k received from industry

34 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 Eric Daniel Wellons's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  2. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryVascular Surgery in NewnanAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Taxonomy: 2086S0129X

Education & Training

University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1995)

Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With Eric Daniel Wellons

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Daniel Wellons for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newnan 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 Eric Daniel Wellons

Dr. Wellons is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newnan, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 524-0095.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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