2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1497703276 M.D.
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ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
830
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
89.2805/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 830 claims across 268 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2805 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 830 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)

ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. 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).

ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1497703276

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

830 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

89.2805/100 6.180500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 89.2805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 89.2805/100 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.

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ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497703276. 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.

ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2800 E AJO WAY, TUCSON, AZ, 85713, with a listed phone of (520) 874-2000. NPI 1497703276 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAVENS 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 830 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. 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 89.2805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5609), 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

2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713

Provider Details

NPI 1497703276
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.2805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5609
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT CRAVENS, 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.

BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
TUCSON, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

830
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,394
Total Day Supply
37,873
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
51 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 97, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
190
Levothyroxine Sodium
110
Ipratropium Bromide
109
Montelukast Sodium
65
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
43
Omeprazole
34
Azelastine Hcl
20
Methylprednisolone
19
Triamcinolone Acetonide
19
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
16

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s 830 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. wrote 830 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (Quality: 78.5609). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. located?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. is located at 2800 E AJO WAY, TUCSON, AZ, 85713. Phone: (520) 874-2000.
What is ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497703276, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
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.
What drugs does ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 830 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 ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT CRAVENS, M.D.'s NPI is 1497703276 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.
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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