NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1578550067 MD
Verify on CMS → Carol Mitchell Springer, MD
Gynecology Physician in Anchorage, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,912 in Gynecology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
292
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.2/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$86.01
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 292 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 89.2/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 292
- Part D claims, 2024
- 76%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Carol Mitchell Springer, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578550067), first enumerated 09/30/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 292 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$86.01 in reported industry payments (4 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578550067 · Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1578550067
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 3,912
- MIPS-ABOVE 89.2/100
- RX-LIGHT 292
- BOOK-THIN 9 in Alaska
- PHOTO-FINISH Joan Haselkorn-Lomas… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Brenda Crowder, …
Brenda Crowder, M.D.
89 MIPS pts
- Mitchell Springe…
Mitchell Springer · this provider
89.2 MIPS pts
- Joan Haselkorn-L…
Joan Haselkorn-Lomasky, M.D.
89.2 MIPS pts
- Stacey Yell, MD …
Stacey Yell, MD
89.3 MIPS pts
- Jill Hasling, MD…
Jill Hasling, MD
89.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
89 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Carol Mitchell Springer, MD sits
This provider among gynecology physician peers
Across the 538 gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carol Mitchell Springer, MD writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 51% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carol Mitchell Springer, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Carol Mitchell Springer, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
292 8% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.2/100 5.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578550067 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/30/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.1517
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
80.2758
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carol Mitchell Springer, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Alaska Womens Health PC
Anchorage, AK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Carol Mitchell Springer, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$86
Largest payer
Astellas Pharma US Inc
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD - brand share 24.0%
Gynecology Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 292 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
292
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 742.333
- Total Day Supply
- 21,362
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $76K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (4.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.61
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carol Mitchell Springer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Estradiol
Estradiol
108 claims
- Gemtesa 32
Gemtesa
32 claims
- Myrbetriq 24
Myrbetriq
24 claims
- Darifenacin Er 15
Darifenacin Er
15 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 11
Oxycodone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 108 |
| Gemtesa Vibegron | 32 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 24 |
| Darifenacin Er Darifenacin Hydrobromide | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gynecology Physician Overview
How Carol Mitchell Springer, MD fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
3,912
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's 292 claims are below the specialty average of 319.
Nationwide Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Mitchell Springer, both outside Alaska so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (89.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mitchell Springer.
One of 9 Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in Alaska, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Roger Biehl
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Hedric Hanson
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Susan Lemagie
MD
Palmer, AK
Dr. Kathryn Murphy
D.O.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. John Oliver
M.D.
Wasilla, AK
Compare Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's specialty? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in Anchorage, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carol Mitchell Springer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Carol Mitchell Springer, MD wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2/100 (Quality: 80.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carol Mitchell Springer, MD located? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD is located at 4115 LAKE OTIS PARKWAY, Anchorage, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 563-7228.
What is Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578550067, issued on 09/30/2005.
Does Carol Mitchell Springer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
Does Carol Mitchell Springer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carol Mitchell Springer, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,912 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carol Mitchell Springer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Gemtesa, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carol Mitchell Springer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's credentials? ▼
Carol Mitchell Springer, MD's NPI is 1578550067 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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