Mark Kats, MD
Mark Kats is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Gainesville, GA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Mark Kats, MD has practiced internal medicine for 18+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5884dNPPES updated 2010-04-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501-3862
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202382.78/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
779
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
613
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,856
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $311k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 (+12%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$129 received from industry
6 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 Kats's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
18 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Mark Kats
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Kats for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville 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 Kats
Dr. Kats is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 536-9864.
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 Kats
Practice Location
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501-3862
Mailing Address
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501-3862
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