2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1306805544 MD
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CRAIG LINCOLN, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
620
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
74.6411/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG LINCOLN, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 620 claims across 228 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6411/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CRAIG LINCOLN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6411 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 620 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG LINCOLN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CRAIG LINCOLN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1306805544

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

620 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

74.6411/100 8.4589% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Alabama

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.6411/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 74.6411/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.6%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 74.6411/100 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.

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 LINCOLN, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1306805544. 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 LINCOLN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 927 FRANKLIN ST, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 539-2728. NPI 1306805544 was issued on 03/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINCOLN 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 620 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%. 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 74.6411/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.4384), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

927 FRANKLIN ST
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1306805544
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.6411
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.4384
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

620
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
838
Total Day Supply
23,427
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
76 (12.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 85, 85+: 17

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
202
Meloxicam
114
Pregabalin
99
Celecoxib
42
Methocarbamol
30
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Tramadol Hcl
22
Lorazepam
21
Diclofenac Sodium
14
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen
13

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How CRAIG LINCOLN, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's 620 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's specialty?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRAIG LINCOLN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG LINCOLN, MD wrote 620 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
What is CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's Medicare quality score?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6411/100 (Quality: 54.4384). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRAIG LINCOLN, MD located?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD is located at 927 FRANKLIN ST, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 539-2728.
What is CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's NPI number?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306805544, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does CRAIG LINCOLN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG LINCOLN, MD had 76 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG LINCOLN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG LINCOLN, MD accept Medicare?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 620 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's credentials?
CRAIG LINCOLN, MD's NPI is 1306805544 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.
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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