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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1851471015 RPAC
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Physician Assistant in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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.
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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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Craig Alpaugh, RPAC filed 976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, prescribing 83% generic.
- 976
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $727.16
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Craig Alpaugh, RPAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
976 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Craig Alpaugh, RPAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
976 24% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
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.
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%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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.
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Practice Address
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%
Physician Assistant average
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.
What Craig Alpaugh, RPAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
131 claims
- Ztlido
Ztlido
118 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
109 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
68 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
62 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
53 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 44
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
44 claims
- Ibuprofen 36
Ibuprofen
36 claims
| 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.
150,974
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.
Dr. N A'Belle
PA-C, DMSC
Tulsa, OK
Dr. David Abbott
PA
Oklahoma City, OK
Teresa Aberle
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Jessica Acosta
PA-C
Oklahoma City, OK
Nikki Acuff
Tulsa, OK
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 150,974 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
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 (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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