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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487733549 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 798 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
48.1/100
▼ 35 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Francis Croke, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 48.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 12,839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 48.1/100
- MIPS score · -35 vs avg
- 13K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Francis Croke, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
48 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Francis Croke, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Francis Croke, MD writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Francis Croke, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Francis Croke, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Francis Croke, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
12,839 373% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
48.1/100 35 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Francis Croke, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 48.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 48.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Francis Croke, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10 HOSPITAL DR, Holyoke, MA, 01040, with a listed phone of (413) 539-6830. NPI 1487733549 was issued on 11/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 12,839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 798 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 48.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 41.7, Cost 92.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1487733549 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/02/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
48.1255
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
41.6667
Quality
92.5283
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Francis Croke, MD. To verify Francis Croke, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Francis Croke, MD - brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 12,839 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.
12,839
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
798
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 27,999
- Total Day Supply
- 818,139
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $238K
- Opioid Claims
- 278 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 306
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 74, 65-74: 358, 75-84: 266, 85+: 100
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Francis Croke, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
847 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
713 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
676 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
585 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
557 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
500 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
342 claims
- Gabapentin 321
Gabapentin
321 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 847 |
| Lisinopril | 713 |
| Omeprazole | 676 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 585 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 557 |
| Simvastatin | 500 |
| Losartan Potassium | 342 |
| Gabapentin | 321 |
| Metformin Hcl | 289 |
| Furosemide | 226 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Francis Croke, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Francis Croke, MD's 12,839 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Croke.
Dr. Nawal Aamir
MD
Worcester, MA
Zainab Abbas
Worcester, MA
Dr. Nooshin Abbasi
MD MPH
Newton, MA
Dr. Lauren Abbate
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Bassima Abdallah
MD
Boston, MA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Croke, MD's specialty? ▼
Francis Croke, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Francis Croke, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Francis Croke, MD wrote 12,839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 798 beneficiaries.
What is Francis Croke, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Francis Croke, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 48.1/100 (Quality: 41.7, Cost: 92.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Francis Croke, MD located? ▼
Francis Croke, MD is located at 10 HOSPITAL DR, Holyoke, MA, 01040. Phone: (413) 539-6830.
What is Francis Croke, MD's NPI number? ▼
Francis Croke, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487733549, issued on 11/02/2006.
Does Francis Croke, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Francis Croke, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Francis Croke, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Francis Croke, MD had 278 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francis Croke, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francis Croke, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francis Croke, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Francis Croke, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,839 Part D claims and 798 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francis Croke, MD's credentials? ▼
Francis Croke, MD's NPI is 1487733549 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.
- 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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