Richard Reid Maxa, M.D.
Richard Reid Maxa is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Duluth, GA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Reid Maxa, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 33+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.7/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5449dNPPES updated 2011-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3505 Duluth Park Ln Building 4, Ste 400, Duluth, GA 30096-3201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.7/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.72%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,145
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,084
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,787
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $463k
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
75 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Richard Reid Maxa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Reid Maxa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Reid Maxa for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Duluth 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 Richard Reid Maxa
NPI records show Dr. Maxa as active with telehealth listed in Duluth, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (678) 597-3180.
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 Richard Reid Maxa
Practice Location
3505 Duluth Park Ln Building 4, Ste 400, Duluth, GA 30096-3201
Mailing Address
3505 Duluth Park Ln Building 4, Ste 400, Duluth, GA 30096-3201
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