Marcus R Stonecipher, MD
Marcus R Stonecipher is a Dermatology specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across GA can see Marcus R Stonecipher, MD in person in Decatur or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% 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
1951 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-3415
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia, 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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,146
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
610
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,649
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.23M
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%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$84 received from industry
5 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 Marcus R Stonecipher'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 · 1986
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Dermatology Care With Marcus R Stonecipher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marcus R Stonecipher for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Marcus R Stonecipher
NPI records show Dr. Stonecipher as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 321-4600.
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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Practice Location
1951 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-3415
Mailing Address
1951 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033-3415
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