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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1013957695 MD
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Vascular Surgery Physician in Kalispell, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,227 in Vascular Surgery 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
What the federal data shows
John Craig, MD filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in Kalispell, Montana.
- 38
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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John Craig, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
38 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Craig, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 John Craig, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
38 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Vascular Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
John Craig, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 350 HERITAGE WAY STE 2100, Kalispell, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 257-8992. NPI 1013957695 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $573 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.0%.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,227 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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 | 1013957695 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Craig, 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.
Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc
Kalispell, MT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
38
Total Claims
$573
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 59
- Total Day Supply
- 1,177
- Generic Drug Cost
- $561
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (50.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How John Craig, MD fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,227
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
John Craig, MD's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Craig.
Dr. David Bellamah
MD
Missoula, MT
Dr. Thomas Desmarais
MD
Billings, MT
Dr. Bennett Dykstra
M.D.
Kalispell, MT
Dr. Robert Hancock
MD
Billings, MT
Dr. Nolan Mann
M.D.
Billings, MT
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician 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 Montana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Craig, MD's specialty? ▼
John Craig, MD specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Kalispell, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Craig, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Craig, MD wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $573 in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is John Craig, MD located? ▼
John Craig, MD is located at 350 HERITAGE WAY STE 2100, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 257-8992.
What is John Craig, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Craig, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013957695, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does John Craig, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Craig, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.0%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,227 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Craig, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Craig, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Craig, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Craig, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Craig, MD's credentials? ▼
John Craig, MD's NPI is 1013957695 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.
- 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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