2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1770073538 MD
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MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
96.998/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 38 claims across 21 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.998/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.998 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 38 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)

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD 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).

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2018

NPI 1770073538

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

96.998/100 13.89800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.998/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 96.998/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 96.998/100 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).

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770073538. 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.

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 925 CHESTNUT ST FL 6, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19107, with a listed phone of (215) 955-6760. NPI 1770073538 was issued on 05/16/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRIPPEN 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $702 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%. 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 96.998/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.8243), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

925 CHESTNUT ST FL 6
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Provider Details

NPI 1770073538
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/16/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.998
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.8243
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGHAN CRIPPEN, 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.

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD. To verify MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

38
Total Claims
$702
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
44
Total Day Supply
647
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$702
Opioid Claims
14 (36.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's 38 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's specialty?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $702 in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.998/100 (Quality: 84.8243). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD located?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD is located at 925 CHESTNUT ST FL 6, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19107. Phone: (215) 955-6760.
What is MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's NPI number?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770073538, issued on 05/16/2018.
Does MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD accept Medicare?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's credentials?
MEGHAN CRIPPEN, MD's NPI is 1770073538 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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