2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972852671 NP-C
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Duron Cranford, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Electra, Texas. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Duron Cranford, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,714 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.6/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Duron Cranford, NP-C'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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Duron Cranford, NP-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/10/2012

NPI 1972852671

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,714 286% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Duron Cranford, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 97.6/100 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.

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Duron Cranford, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1207 S BAILEY ST, Electra, TX, 76360, with a listed phone of (940) 495-4215. NPI 1972852671 was issued on 09/10/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cranford 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 4,714 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $412K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1207 S BAILEY ST
Electra, TX 76360

Provider Details

NPI 1972852671
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/10/2012

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

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 Duron Cranford, NP-C. To verify Duron Cranford, NP-C'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 · Typical

Duron Cranford, NP-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,714 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.

4,714
Total Claims
$412K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,491
Total Day Supply
214,657
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$335K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Opioid Claims
89 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
125

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 49, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Duron Cranford, NP-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
189
Atorvastatin Calcium
186
Amlodipine Besylate
157
Lisinopril
147
Pantoprazole Sodium
141
Gabapentin
123
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
117
Metoprolol Succinate
112
Potassium Chloride
112
Omeprazole
111

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Duron Cranford, NP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Duron Cranford, NP-C's 4,714 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner 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 Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duron Cranford, NP-C's specialty?
Duron Cranford, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Electra, Texas. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Duron Cranford, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Duron Cranford, NP-C wrote 4,714 Medicare Part D claims totaling $412K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
What is Duron Cranford, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
Duron Cranford, NP-C 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 Duron Cranford, NP-C located?
Duron Cranford, NP-C is located at 1207 S BAILEY ST, Electra, TX, 76360. Phone: (940) 495-4215.
What is Duron Cranford, NP-C's NPI number?
Duron Cranford, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972852671, issued on 09/10/2012.
Does Duron Cranford, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Duron Cranford, NP-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
Does Duron Cranford, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, Duron Cranford, NP-C had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Duron Cranford, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Duron Cranford, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Duron Cranford, NP-C accept Medicare?
Duron Cranford, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,714 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Duron Cranford, NP-C's credentials?
Duron Cranford, NP-C's NPI is 1972852671 with credentials NP-C. 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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