Mark A Ellis, MD
Mark A Ellis is an Interventional Pain Medicine specialist based in Athens, GA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Mark a Ellis, MD has practiced pain medicine for 41+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5023dNPPES updated 2012-08-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1765 Old West Broad St Bldg 1 Ste 200, Athens, GA 30606-2867
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.36/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better89.59%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+84.5 pts)
89.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
697
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,521
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
19,390
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $991k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49 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 Mark a Ellis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 7577, Athens, GA 30604-7577
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Mark a Ellis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark a Ellis for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Athens 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 Mark a Ellis
NPI records show Dr. Ellis as active with telehealth listed in Athens, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 208-0451.
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 Mark a Ellis
Practice Location
1765 Old West Broad St Bldg 1 Ste 200, Athens, GA 30606-2867
Mailing Address
Po Box 7577, Athens, GA 30604-7577
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