2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1477999423 M.D.
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JOHN CRAIG, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in MINDEN, Nebraska. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.5747/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$130.05
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN CRAIG, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MINDEN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 246 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5747/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $130.05 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN CRAIG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.5747 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 8,737 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)

JOHN CRAIG, 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).

JOHN CRAIG, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2013

NPI 1477999423

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,737 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

94.5747/100 11.474700000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.5747/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.5747/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.5747/100 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).

JOHN CRAIG, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in MINDEN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477999423. 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.

JOHN CRAIG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 727 E 1ST ST, MINDEN, NE, 68959, with a listed phone of (308) 832-3400. NPI 1477999423 was issued on 05/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAIG 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 8,737 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $609K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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 94.5747/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2653), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

727 E 1ST ST
MINDEN, NE 68959

Provider Details

NPI 1477999423
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.5747
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2653
Quality
94.3758
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN CRAIG, 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.

KEARNEY CO HEALTH SERVICES
MINDEN, NE

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 JOHN CRAIG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$130

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Typical

JOHN CRAIG, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,737 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.

8,737
Total Claims
$609K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,016
Total Day Supply
282,907
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$516K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Opioid Claims
226 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
161

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 75, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
487
Amlodipine Besylate
359
Furosemide
309
Levothyroxine Sodium
296
Pantoprazole Sodium
280
Metoprolol Succinate
271
Losartan Potassium
258
Metoprolol Tartrate
254
Lisinopril
239
Omeprazole
209

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN CRAIG, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s 8,737 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MINDEN, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN CRAIG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CRAIG, M.D. wrote 8,737 Medicare Part D claims totaling $609K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5747/100 (Quality: 87.2653). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN CRAIG, M.D. located?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D. is located at 727 E 1ST ST, MINDEN, NE, 68959. Phone: (308) 832-3400.
What is JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477999423, issued on 05/17/2013.
Does JOHN CRAIG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $516K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN CRAIG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN CRAIG, M.D. had 226 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN CRAIG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN CRAIG, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,737 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN CRAIG, M.D.'s NPI is 1477999423 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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