James R Malcolm, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
James R Malcolm is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Marietta, GA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across GA can see James R Malcolm, M.D. in person in Marietta or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 42+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.4/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Tower Rd Ne Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30060-9403
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.4/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.55%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
14.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
108
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
433
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $56k
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$26.9k received from industry
50 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 James R Malcolm's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With James R Malcolm
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James R Malcolm for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Marietta 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 James R Malcolm
Dr. Malcolm is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Marietta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 427-5717.
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 James R Malcolm
Practice Location
300 Tower Rd Ne Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30060-9403
Mailing Address
300 Tower Rd Ne Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30060-9403
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