2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1881709095 MD
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GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in ALEXANDER CITY, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 453 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
79.4139/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 453 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4139/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4139 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,303 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)

GRAHAM HOWORTH, 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).

GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1881709095

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,303 302% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

79.4139/100 3.686099999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.4139/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 79.4139/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 79.4139/100 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).

GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881709095. 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.

GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1120 AIRPORT DRIVE, ALEXANDER CITY, AL, 35010, with a listed phone of (256) 234-0989. NPI 1881709095 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWORTH 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 1,303 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 453 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.4%. 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 79.4139/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.8279), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

1120 AIRPORT DRIVE
ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010

Provider Details

NPI 1881709095
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.4139
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.8279
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

DJO, LLC

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,303
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
453
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,942
Total Day Supply
40,307
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
409 (31.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 79, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 159, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
338
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
325
Naproxen
140
Diclofenac Sodium
136
Celecoxib
107
Meloxicam
68
Tramadol Hcl
68
Allopurinol
45
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
14
Amoxicillin
12

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's 1,303 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's specialty?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD wrote 1,303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 453 beneficiaries.
What is GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's Medicare quality score?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4139/100 (Quality: 58.8279). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD located?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD is located at 1120 AIRPORT DRIVE, ALEXANDER CITY, AL, 35010. Phone: (256) 234-0989.
What is GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's NPI number?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881709095, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD had 409 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD accept Medicare?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,303 Part D claims and 453 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's credentials?
GRAHAM HOWORTH, MD's NPI is 1881709095 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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