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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1669495834 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Craig Nairn, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$950.77
34 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 Nairn, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,759 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- 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 Nairn, 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
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Craig Nairn, M.D. sits
This provider among interventional pain medicine physician peers
Across the 546 interventional pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Craig Nairn, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 64% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one interventional pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Craig Nairn, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Craig Nairn, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Nairn, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,759 26% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Craig Nairn, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Nairn, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8080 ACADEMY RD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, with a listed phone of (505) 247-9700. NPI 1669495834 was issued on 07/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,759 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669495834 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Craig Nairn, 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.
Lovelace Unm Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC
Jemez Pueblo, NM
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 Nairn, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$951
Largest payer
Nevro Corp.
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 · Generic-heavy
Craig Nairn, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,759 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.
2,759
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,073
- Total Day Supply
- 86,752
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $29K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,543 (55.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Craig Nairn, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
563 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
237 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
230 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 219
Morphine Sulfate Er
219 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 123
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
123 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 117
Tramadol Hcl
117 claims
- Buprenorphine Hcl 113
Buprenorphine Hcl
113 claims
- Pregabalin 105
Pregabalin
105 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 563 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 237 |
| Gabapentin | 230 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 219 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 123 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 117 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 113 |
| Pregabalin | 105 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 88 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 83 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Craig Nairn, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Craig Nairn, M.D.'s 2,759 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nairn.
Dr. Matthew Bergsten
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Radhika Grandhe
MBBS, FRCA, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Kyle Schoenberger
NP
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Jonas Skardis
DOM
Santa Fe, NM
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craig Nairn, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Craig Nairn, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Craig Nairn, M.D. wrote 2,759 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
What is Craig Nairn, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Craig Nairn, M.D. located? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D. is located at 8080 ACADEMY RD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111. Phone: (505) 247-9700.
What is Craig Nairn, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669495834, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does Craig Nairn, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
Does Craig Nairn, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Craig Nairn, M.D. had 1,543 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.9%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Craig Nairn, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Craig Nairn, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Craig Nairn, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,759 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Craig Nairn, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Craig Nairn, M.D.'s NPI is 1669495834 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
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.
- 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.
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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