2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1205823515 MD
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DONALD GRIGER, MD

Rheumatology Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
93.3802/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DONALD GRIGER, MD is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 224 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DONALD GRIGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,661 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)

DONALD GRIGER, MD 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).

DONALD GRIGER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2005

NPI 1205823515

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,661 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

93.3802/100 10.280200000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DONALD GRIGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.3802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 93.3802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.4%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 93.3802/100 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).

DONALD GRIGER, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1205823515. 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.

DONALD GRIGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3377 MAIN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01107, with a listed phone of (413) 734-5661. NPI 1205823515 was issued on 10/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIGER 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 1,661 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.5 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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 93.3802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.0962, Cost 92.8001), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

3377 MAIN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107

Provider Details

NPI 1205823515
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.3802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.0962
Quality
92.8001
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DONALD GRIGER, MD 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.

RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONALD GRIGER, MD. To verify DONALD GRIGER, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,661
Total Claims
$2.5M
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,294
Total Day Supply
66,529
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 69, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
607
Prednisone
187
Alendronate Sodium
118
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
118
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
115
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
114
Allopurinol
53
Folic Acid
49
Xeljanz
Tofacitinib Citrate
38
Sulfasalazine
26

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How DONALD GRIGER, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD GRIGER, MD's 1,661 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD GRIGER, MD's specialty?
DONALD GRIGER, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does DONALD GRIGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD GRIGER, MD wrote 1,661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.5M in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
What is DONALD GRIGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DONALD GRIGER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3802/100 (Quality: 82.0962, Cost: 92.8001). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DONALD GRIGER, MD located?
DONALD GRIGER, MD is located at 3377 MAIN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01107. Phone: (413) 734-5661.
What is DONALD GRIGER, MD's NPI number?
DONALD GRIGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205823515, issued on 10/03/2005.
Does DONALD GRIGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DONALD GRIGER, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD GRIGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD GRIGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD GRIGER, MD accept Medicare?
DONALD GRIGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,661 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD GRIGER, MD's credentials?
DONALD GRIGER, MD's NPI is 1205823515 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.

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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