NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1952456816 MD
Verify on CMS → Kevin Craig, MD
Specialist in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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
368
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
41.1/100
▼ 42 pts below national avg 83.5 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kevin Craig, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 41.1/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 368 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 41.1/100
- MIPS score · -42 vs avg
- 368
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥4th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kevin Craig, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
41 ≥ 4th percentile 4% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kevin Craig, MD sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,261 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kevin Craig, MD writes more Part D claims than 33% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kevin Craig, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kevin Craig, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
368 75% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
41.1/100 42.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kevin Craig, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 41.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Kevin Craig, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 11607 N SPARROW LN, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, with a listed phone of (517) 402-5811. NPI 1952456816 was issued on 01/23/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 368 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 41.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 30, Cost 17.8), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1952456816 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
41.0821
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
30
Quality
17.8194
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kevin 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.
Emergency Physicians Southwest PC
Payson, AZ
Quantum Healthcare Medical Associates OF Arizona PC
Mesa, AZ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kevin Craig, MD - brand share 5.0%
Specialist average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 368 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.
368
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 368
- Total Day Supply
- 3,787
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 66 (17.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 98
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.70
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 95, 75-84: 105, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kevin Craig, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
32 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
32 claims
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
29 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
26 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
24 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
20 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
16 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 32 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 32 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 29 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 24 |
| Prednisone | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 16 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 13 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 12 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Kevin Craig, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Kevin Craig, MD's 368 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Craig, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (41.1 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Craig.
One of 975 Specialist providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Abeshaus
MD
Flagstaff, AZ
Dr. Howard Abrams
M.D.
Phoenix, AZ
Rashael Achinivu
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Claire Acuff
PTA
Avondale, AZ
Deborah Adams-Courtland
Prescott, AZ
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Craig, MD's specialty? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kevin Craig, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kevin Craig, MD wrote 368 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
What is Kevin Craig, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 41.1/100 (Quality: 30, Cost: 17.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kevin Craig, MD located? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD is located at 11607 N SPARROW LN, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268. Phone: (517) 402-5811.
What is Kevin Craig, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952456816, issued on 01/23/2007.
Does Kevin Craig, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Kevin Craig, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kevin Craig, MD had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Craig, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Craig, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Clonidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Craig, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 368 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Craig, MD's credentials? ▼
Kevin Craig, MD's NPI is 1952456816 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.
- 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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