Maximilian Shahryar Shokat, D.O.

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE, OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE, PAIN MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

(229) 226-2234Thomasville, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Maximilian Shahryar Shokat, D.O. has practiced pain medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.94/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 18 Pain Medicine providers in GASee all Pain Medicine in Thomasville20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2287dNPPES updated 2020-01-31 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

615 S Hansell St, Thomasville, GA 31792-5556

Fax: (229) 226-2237
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

97.94/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)

Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

86.37%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+81.3 pts)

86.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.8%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Georgia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

529

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

793

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,161

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $422k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
67%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.8k received from industry

33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Maximilian Shahryar Shokat's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 30, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2006)

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Maximilian Shahryar Shokat

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Maximilian Shahryar Shokat 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 Maximilian Shahryar Shokat

Dr. Shokat 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) 226-2234.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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