2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1477552073 DO
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CRAIG FERRARA, DO

Vascular Surgery Physician in DESOTO, Texas. 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Industry payments
$287.09
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CRAIG FERRARA, DO filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in DESOTO, Texas.

77
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 FERRARA, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

77 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 FERRARA, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 CRAIG FERRARA, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2005

NPI 1477552073

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

77 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Vascular Surgery Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vascular 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 FERRARA, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2801 BOLTON BOONE DRIVE #105, DESOTO, TX, 75115, with a listed phone of (972) 296-2122. NPI 1477552073 was issued on 07/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRARA 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 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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

2801 BOLTON BOONE DRIVE #105
DESOTO, TX 75115

Provider Details

NPI 1477552073
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG FERRARA, DO 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.

DFW VASCULAR GROUP LLP
DESOTO, TX

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 CRAIG FERRARA, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$287

Largest payer

Endologix LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CRAIG FERRARA, DO. To verify CRAIG FERRARA, DO's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

77
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
189
Total Day Supply
5,439
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.70
Gender Split
48% female / 52% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
45
Cilostazol
13

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

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How CRAIG FERRARA, DO fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG FERRARA, DO's 77 claims are below the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG FERRARA, DO's specialty?
CRAIG FERRARA, DO specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in DESOTO, Texas. Credentials: DO.
How much does CRAIG FERRARA, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG FERRARA, DO wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG FERRARA, DO located?
CRAIG FERRARA, DO is located at 2801 BOLTON BOONE DRIVE #105, DESOTO, TX, 75115. Phone: (972) 296-2122.
What is CRAIG FERRARA, DO's NPI number?
CRAIG FERRARA, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477552073, issued on 07/18/2005.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG FERRARA, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG FERRARA, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Cilostazol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG FERRARA, DO accept Medicare?
CRAIG FERRARA, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG FERRARA, DO's credentials?
CRAIG FERRARA, DO's NPI is 1477552073 with credentials DO. 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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