Joseph Daniel Weissman, M.D.,PH.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Joseph Daniel Weissman is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 44 years in psychiatry & neurology, Joseph Daniel Weissman, M.D.,PH.D. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Decatur. Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 450, Decatur, GA 30033-6149
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.26/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.7%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
314
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
369
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,993
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.40M
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$164 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Joseph Daniel Weissman's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1982)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joseph Daniel Weissman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Daniel Weissman 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 Joseph Daniel Weissman
Dr. Weissman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 501-7555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Daniel Weissman
Practice Location
2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 450, Decatur, GA 30033-6149
Mailing Address
2665 N Decatur Rd Ste 450, Decatur, GA 30033-6149
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