2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1619923844 M.D.
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CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in FAIRHOPE, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 800 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.4846/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$162.4
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FAIRHOPE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 800 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4846/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $162.4 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4846 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,765 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 PETERSON, M.D. 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 PETERSON, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1619923844

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,765 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

81.4846/100 1.615399999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.4846/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 81.4846/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 81.4846/100 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 PETERSON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in FAIRHOPE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1619923844. 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 PETERSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 19725 SOUTH GREENO ROAD, FAIRHOPE, AL, 36532, with a listed phone of (251) 990-1930. NPI 1619923844 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERSON 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 5,765 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 800 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $971K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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 81.4846/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4342, Cost 49.7029), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

19725 SOUTH GREENO ROAD
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Provider Details

NPI 1619923844
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.4846
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.4342
Quality
49.7029
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 PETERSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$162

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 · Typical

CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 5,765 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.

5,765
Total Claims
$971K
Total Drug Cost
800
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,915
Total Day Supply
415,137
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$866K
Generic Drug Cost
$105K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
51% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 315, 75-84: 351, 85+: 99

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
773
Eliquis
Apixaban
546
Metoprolol Succinate
422
Furosemide
320
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
314
Losartan Potassium
278
Atorvastatin Calcium
245
Amlodipine Besylate
232
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
220
Lisinopril
212

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s 5,765 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in FAIRHOPE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. wrote 5,765 Medicare Part D claims totaling $971K in drug costs for 800 beneficiaries.
What is CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4846/100 (Quality: 91.4342, Cost: 49.7029). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. located?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. is located at 19725 SOUTH GREENO ROAD, FAIRHOPE, AL, 36532. Phone: (251) 990-1930.
What is CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619923844, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $866K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,765 Part D claims and 800 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG PETERSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1619923844 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.

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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