Steven A Patten, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE

(404) 446-1340Tucker, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 42 years in internal medicine, Steven a Patten, M.D. is a long-established geriatrician in Tucker. A Emory University School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 15 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Tucker42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1350 Montreal Rd Suite 290, Tucker, GA 30084-8146

Fax: (404) 446-3497
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

92.26/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

135

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

427

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,192

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $838k

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 (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$28 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Steven a Patten'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 · 1984

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in TuckerAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Steven a Patten

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven a Patten for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tucker 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 Steven a Patten

Dr. Patten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tucker, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 446-1340.

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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