2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1164535340 MD
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CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD

Surgery Physician in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169

What the federal data shows

CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado.

79
Part D claims, 2023
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.

CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

79 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2006

NPI 1164535340

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Surgery Physician share within Colorado

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — 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.

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 ANDERSEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81501, with a listed phone of (970) 243-0900. NPI 1164535340 was issued on 08/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSEN 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.6%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2440 N 11TH ST
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501

Provider Details

NPI 1164535340
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG ANDERSEN, 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.

COLORADO SURGICAL AFFILIATES LLC
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT
RIFLE, CO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 061317

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

79
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
542
Generic Drug Cost
$504
Opioid Claims
51 (64.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
44

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's specialty?
CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD located?
CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD is located at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81501. Phone: (970) 243-0900.
What is CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's NPI number?
CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164535340, issued on 08/15/2006.
Does CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.6%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD accept Medicare?
CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's credentials?
CRAIG ANDERSEN, MD's NPI is 1164535340 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

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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