2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1174776611 M.D.
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JOHN CREW, M.D.

Radiation Oncology Physician in TUSCALOOSA, 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
392
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$847.1
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN CREW, M.D. is a Radiation Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 392 claims across 132 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $847.1 across 41 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN CREW, M.D. filed 392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN CREW, M.D. 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).

JOHN CREW, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2008

NPI 1174776611

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

392 111% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Radiation Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Radiation Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 CREW, M.D. is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174776611. 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 CREW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401, with a listed phone of (205) 759-7800. NPI 1174776611 was issued on 10/28/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CREW 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 392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.1%. 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.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

Provider Details

NPI 1174776611
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN CREW, 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.

DCH HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
TUSCALOOSA, AL

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 CREW, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$847

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

JOHN CREW, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 392 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.

392
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
453
Total Day Supply
9,202
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$848
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
110 (28.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
44% female / 56% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
67
Dexamethasone
43
Tamsulosin Hcl
42
Ondansetron Hcl
37
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
22
Levetiracetam
16
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
15

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How JOHN CREW, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN CREW, M.D.'s 392 claims are above the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CREW, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN CREW, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN CREW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CREW, M.D. wrote 392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN CREW, M.D. located?
JOHN CREW, M.D. is located at 809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401. Phone: (205) 759-7800.
What is JOHN CREW, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN CREW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174776611, issued on 10/28/2008.
Does JOHN CREW, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN CREW, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $848 in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN CREW, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN CREW, M.D. had 110 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.1%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN CREW, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN CREW, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Dexamethasone, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN CREW, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN CREW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 392 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CREW, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN CREW, M.D.'s NPI is 1174776611 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.
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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