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CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO

Nephrology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
711
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 711 claims across 136 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO filed 711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, 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).

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2012

NPI 1467714253

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

711 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1467714253. 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.

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249, with a listed phone of (205) 934-4011. NPI 1467714253 was issued on 06/08/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARRINGTON 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 711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

Provider Details

NPI 1467714253
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON
SEATTLE, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 711 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.

711
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,500
Total Day Supply
44,339
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.61
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 56, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydralazine Hcl
63
Amlodipine Besylate
61
Calcitriol
61
Sevelamer Carbonate
39
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
38
Losartan Potassium
37
Torsemide
31
Felodipine Er
Felodipine
27
Furosemide
27
Lisinopril
27

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's 711 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's specialty?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: DO.
How much does CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO wrote 711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO located?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO is located at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249. Phone: (205) 934-4011.
What is CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's NPI number?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467714253, issued on 06/08/2012.
Does CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydralazine Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate, Calcitriol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO accept Medicare?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 711 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's credentials?
CRYSTAL FARRINGTON, DO's NPI is 1467714253 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.

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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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