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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1285694141 M.D.
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Vascular Surgery Physician in Wausau, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,215 in Vascular Surgery 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
50
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$100.35
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 50
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ralph Fairchild, M.D. sits
This provider among vascular surgery physician peers
Across the 1,336 vascular surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ralph Fairchild, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 20% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 90% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ralph Fairchild, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ralph Fairchild, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
50 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2400 PINE RIDGE BLVD, Wausau, WI, 54401, with a listed phone of (715) 847-2022. NPI 1285694141 was issued on 03/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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 | 1285694141 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/24/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.0285
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ralph Fairchild, 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.
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital And Clinics, Inc.
Stevens Point, WI
Surgical Associates, S.C.
Wausau, WI
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 Ralph Fairchild, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$100
Largest payer
Silk Road Medical, 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.
50
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 64
- Total Day Supply
- 1,087
- Generic Drug Cost
- $470
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (40.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.95
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Ralph Fairchild, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s 50 claims are below the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fairchild.
Dr. Charles Acher
MD
Madison, WI
Dr. Khosro Adib
MD
Madison, WI
Dr. Ayman Ahmed
MD
Marshfield, WI
Dr. Natasha Ahuja
MD
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Javariah Asghar
M.D.
Marshfield, WI
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Wausau, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ralph Fairchild, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ralph Fairchild, M.D. wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 97). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ralph Fairchild, M.D. located? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. is located at 2400 PINE RIDGE BLVD, Wausau, WI, 54401. Phone: (715) 847-2022.
What is Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285694141, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does Ralph Fairchild, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ralph Fairchild, M.D. had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ralph Fairchild, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ralph Fairchild, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ralph Fairchild, M.D.'s NPI is 1285694141 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.
- 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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