MICHAEL STRONG MD, PHD
NPI 1386178119
Neurological Surgery in Austell, GA

Active since April 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102, AUSTELL, GA 30106(470) 956-4410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2025, Jul 1, 2024, Jun 17, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Michael Strong Md, Phd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL STRONG MD, PHD (NPI 1386178119) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Austell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (105351) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386178119
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL STRONGCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102Austell, GA 30106-8116
Mailing Address1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 102Austell, GA 30106-8116 · (470) 956-4410
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1386178119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 105351✔ Licensed in MI · 4301111904
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 327326 (NY)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102, Austell, GA 30106

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Strong Md, Phd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739466822
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819003880
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Strong reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gynecologic Oncology
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 102
Austell, GA 30106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3,922 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hiram, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110042
Location2518 Jimmy Lee Smith ParkwayHiram, GA 30141 · Paulding County

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110143
Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Birthing friendly

Wellstar Douglas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Douglasville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110184
Location8954 Hospital DriveDouglasville, GA 30134 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30106 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Neurological Surgery
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Physician Assistant
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Neurological Surgery
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR STE 102
AUSTELL, GA 30106

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Strong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Strong is 1386178119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2017.

Where is Michael Strong located?

Michael Strong practices at 1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 102, Austell, GA 30106. The listed phone number is (470) 956-4410.

What is Michael Strong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Michael Strong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Strong is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Strong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Strong reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Austell, GA) and Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York (New York, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Strong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Strong accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Michael Strong as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Strong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Strong is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Douglas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Strong was last updated on August 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.