2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1639495385 M.D.
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CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. 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
796
Medicare Part D claims · 416 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.3266/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3266/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 796 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.3266/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
796
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing

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CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2010

NPI 1639495385

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

796 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

91.3266/100 8.226600000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.3266/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 91.3266/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 91.3266/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 ANDREWS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 7556 HENNESSY BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808, with a listed phone of (225) 374-0040. NPI 1639495385 was issued on 04/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDREWS 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 796 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 416 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.3266/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.152, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

7556 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Provider Details

NPI 1639495385
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.3266
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.152
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. 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.

CROSS LAKE EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC
SHREVEPORT, LA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 796 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.

796
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
416
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
816
Total Day Supply
8,483
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
165 (20.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.31
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 160, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 76, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
148
Prednisone
97
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
74
Cephalexin
50
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
39
Naproxen
30
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Furosemide
14
Meclizine Hcl
14

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s 796 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. wrote 796 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 416 beneficiaries.
What is CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3266/100 (Quality: 71.152, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. located?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. is located at 7556 HENNESSY BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808. Phone: (225) 374-0040.
What is CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639495385, issued on 04/20/2010.
Does CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. had 165 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 796 Part D claims and 416 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG ANDREWS, M.D.'s NPI is 1639495385 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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