2026 NPPES data Graphics Designer NPI 1083690465 M.D.
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JOHN NIPPER, M.D.

Graphics Designer in MOBILE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Graphics Designer avg: 2K
Industry payments
$397
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN NIPPER, M.D. is a Graphics Designer ([object Object]) practicing in MOBILE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 225 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $397 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN NIPPER, M.D. filed 1,627 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOBILE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN NIPPER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2005

NPI 1083690465

Primary specialty

Graphics Designer

Rare

35 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,627 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,627

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Graphics Designer compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Graphics Designer share within Alabama

1. Graphics Designer42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Graphics Designer share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Graphics Designer (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Graphics Designer ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Graphics Designer) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Graphics Designer) — 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 NIPPER, M.D. is a Graphics Designer provider practicing in MOBILE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1083690465. 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 NIPPER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Graphics Designer provider holding M.D. credentials at 124A SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD., MOBILE, AL, 36608, with a listed phone of (251) 343-5004. NPI 1083690465 was issued on 12/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIPPER 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 1,627 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224K in drug spend. 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.

Graphics Designer is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 35 enrolled providers across 20 states and an average of 1,627 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

124A SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD.
MOBILE, AL 36608

Provider Details

NPI 1083690465
Specialty Graphics Designer
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/19/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN NIPPER, 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.

MOBILE VASCULAR LABS LLC
MOBILE, AL
NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MOBILE, P.A.
MOBILE, 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 NIPPER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$397

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,627
Total Claims
$224K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,784
Total Day Supply
80,502
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.61
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 78, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
184
Furosemide
123
Allopurinol
101
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
100
Losartan Potassium
95
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Kerendia
Finerenone
86
Lisinopril
78
Torsemide
58
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
44

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

Graphics Designer Overview

How JOHN NIPPER, M.D. fits within the Graphics Designer landscape nationally.

35
Graphics Designer Providers in US
20
States with Graphics Designer
1,627
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s 1,627 claims are below the specialty average of 1,627.

Nearby Graphics Designer Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Graphics Designer nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN NIPPER, M.D. specializes in Graphics Designer and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN NIPPER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN NIPPER, M.D. wrote 1,627 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN NIPPER, M.D. located?
JOHN NIPPER, M.D. is located at 124A SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD., MOBILE, AL, 36608. Phone: (251) 343-5004.
What is JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083690465, issued on 12/19/2005.
How many Graphics Designer providers are there in the US?
There are 35 Graphics Designer providers across 20 states in the US. The average Graphics Designer provider writes 1,627 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN NIPPER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Furosemide, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN NIPPER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN NIPPER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,627 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN NIPPER, M.D.'s NPI is 1083690465 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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