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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1982664231 M.D.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,630 in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kathy McCranie, M.D. filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 83% generic.
- 80
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
80 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Kathy McCranie, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kathy McCranie, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
80 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado 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 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).
Kathy McCranie, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1380 S SANTA FE DR, Denver, CO, 80223, with a listed phone of (303) 777-3422. NPI 1982664231 was issued on 03/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.3%.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,630 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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 | 1982664231 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kathy McCranie, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 80 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.
80
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 103
- Total Day Supply
- 2,909
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (41.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.84
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview
How Kathy McCranie, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.
1,630
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s 80 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McCranie.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kathy McCranie, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathy McCranie, M.D. wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathy McCranie, M.D. located? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D. is located at 1380 S SANTA FE DR, Denver, CO, 80223. Phone: (303) 777-3422.
What is Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982664231, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does Kathy McCranie, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Kathy McCranie, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kathy McCranie, M.D. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.3%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,630 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathy McCranie, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathy McCranie, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kathy McCranie, M.D.'s NPI is 1982664231 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
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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