Kimberly E Pickens, M.D.
Kimberly E Pickens, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Thomasville, GA. Trained at Kansas City Medical College (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2100dNPPES updated 2020-08-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
504 Gordon Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792-6646
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.4%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.1%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
318
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
740
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16,234
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.69M
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$447 received from industry
23 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 Kimberly E Pickens's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Kansas City Medical College
Board certified · Aug 4, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
Kansas City Medical College (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
15125 Us Hwy 19 S Pmb 380, Thomasville, GA 31792-4840
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kimberly E Pickens
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly E Pickens for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Thomasville 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 Kimberly E Pickens
Dr. Pickens is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Thomasville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (229) 236-6601.
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 Kimberly E Pickens
Practice Location
504 Gordon Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792-6646
Mailing Address
15125 Us Hwy 19 S Pmb 380, Thomasville, GA 31792-4840
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