Thomas Sheftel, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Thomas Sheftel is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Marietta, GA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas Sheftel, MD has practiced internal medicine for 47+ years, working in group practice. A Kansas City Medical College graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Whitcher St Ne Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30060-1155
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.93/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.88%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
357
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
323
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,016
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.07M
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+16%) — 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 (+13%) — 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 (+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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$526 received from industry
21 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 Thomas Sheftel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Kansas City Medical College
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Kansas City Medical College (Class of 1979)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Thomas Sheftel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Sheftel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Marietta 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 Thomas Sheftel
Dr. Sheftel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Marietta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 429-0083.
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 Thomas Sheftel
Practice Location
55 Whitcher St Ne Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30060-1155
Mailing Address
55 Whitcher St Ne Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30060-1155
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