2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1417971094 M.D.
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GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in GULFPORT, Mississippi. 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
409
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$22.49
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GULFPORT, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 409 claims across 220 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $22.49 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 409 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)

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. 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).

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1417971094

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

409 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Dermatology Physician share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 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).

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in GULFPORT, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417971094. 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.

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1304 44TH AVE, GULFPORT, MS, 39501, with a listed phone of (228) 868-4006. NPI 1417971094 was issued on 07/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRANE 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 409 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1304 44TH AVE
GULFPORT, MS 39501

Provider Details

NPI 1417971094
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. 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.

TULANE DERMATOLOGY AFFILIATES
GULFPORT, MS

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

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 GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 409 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.

409
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
441
Total Day Supply
8,950
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
115
Triamcinolone Acetonide
83
Clobetasol Propionate
31
Cephalexin
23
Hydrocortisone
22
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
22
Mupirocin
19
Ketoconazole
18
Hydroxyzine Hcl
12

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s 409 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s specialty?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in GULFPORT, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. wrote 409 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
What is GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. located?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. is located at 1304 44TH AVE, GULFPORT, MS, 39501. Phone: (228) 868-4006.
What is GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s NPI number?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417971094, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. accept Medicare?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 409 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s credentials?
GWENDOLYN CRANE, M.D.'s NPI is 1417971094 with credentials M.D.. 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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