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Active
2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1154369601 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Fort Worth, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,398 in Emergency 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
460
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Purcell, MD filed 460 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in Fort Worth, Texas, prescribing 96% generic.
- 460
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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 Purcell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
460 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Craig Purcell, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Craig Purcell, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
460 31% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Emergency Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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 Purcell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, with a listed phone of (817) 882-2000. NPI 1154369601 was issued on 06/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 460 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.3%.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 | 1154369601 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/04/2006 |
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 Purcell, MD. To verify Craig Purcell, MD'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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Craig Purcell, MD - brand share 4.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 460 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.
460
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 460
- Total Day Supply
- 3,142
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 98 (21.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.03
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 83, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 29, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Craig Purcell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
73 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
42 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
38 claims
- Promethazine Hcl
Promethazine Hcl
32 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
31 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
30 claims
- Ibuprofen 20
Ibuprofen
20 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate 17
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 73 |
| Prednisone | 42 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 38 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 32 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 31 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 30 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 17 |
| Clonazepam | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Craig Purcell, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Craig Purcell, MD's 460 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Purcell.
Dr. Gordon Aalund
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. George Abatso
MD
Arlington, TX
Dr. Lailah Abawi
D.O.
Frisco, TX
Dr. Sulaiman Abawi
D.O.
Frisco, TX
Tazeen Abbas
College Station, TX
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craig Purcell, MD's specialty? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Fort Worth, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Craig Purcell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Craig Purcell, MD wrote 460 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is Craig Purcell, MD located? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD is located at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Fort Worth, TX, 76104. Phone: (817) 882-2000.
What is Craig Purcell, MD's NPI number? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154369601, issued on 06/04/2006.
Does Craig Purcell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Craig Purcell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Craig Purcell, MD had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Craig Purcell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Craig Purcell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Craig Purcell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 460 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Craig Purcell, MD's credentials? ▼
Craig Purcell, MD's NPI is 1154369601 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
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.
- 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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