2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1851471015 RPAC
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CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC

Physician Assistant in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
976
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$727.16
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 976 claims across 208 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $727.16 across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC filed 976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2006

NPI 1851471015

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

976 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Physician Assistant share within Oklahoma

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Oklahoma

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RPAC. NPI: 1851471015. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding RPAC credentials at 100 S BLISS AVE, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464, with a listed phone of (918) 458-3100. NPI 1851471015 was issued on 10/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALPAUGH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

100 S BLISS AVE
TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

Provider Details

NPI 1851471015
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials RPAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/16/2006

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 CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$727

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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

CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 976 2023 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 2023.

976
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,155
Total Day Supply
32,333
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$250K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
271 (27.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 43, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
131
Ztlido
Lidocaine
118
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
109
Pregabalin
68
Diclofenac Sodium
62
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
53
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
44
Ibuprofen
36
Lidocaine
35
Duloxetine Hcl
34

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's 976 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Oklahoma

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALPAUGH.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's specialty?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. Credentials: RPAC.
How much does CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC wrote 976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC located?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC is located at 100 S BLISS AVE, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464. Phone: (918) 458-3100.
What is CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's NPI number?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851471015, issued on 10/16/2006.
Does CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $250K in brand drug costs.
Does CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC had 271 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.8%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ztlido, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC accept Medicare?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 976 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's credentials?
CRAIG ALPAUGH, RPAC's NPI is 1851471015 with credentials RPAC. 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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