Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Gainesville, FL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 24 years in psychiatry & neurology, Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Gainesville. Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and parkinson (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5709dNPPES updated 2010-10-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.19/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
536
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
331
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,799
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $686k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Parkinson's 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
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
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 mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$68 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
24 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
Po Box 918025, Orlando, FL 32891-8025
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510070
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Nikolaus Renz Mcfarland
Dr. Mcfarland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gainesville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 265-8408.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing Address
Po Box 918025, Orlando, FL 32891-8025
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