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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1689684771 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ketchikan, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,781 in Orthopaedic 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
67
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
81/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Russell Degroote, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 67 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 67
- 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.
Russell Degroote, 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
81 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 Russell Degroote, M.D. sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Russell Degroote, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 18% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Russell Degroote, 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)
Russell Degroote, 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).
What does the federal data show about Russell Degroote, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
67 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81/100 2.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Russell Degroote, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 81/100 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).
Russell Degroote, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7559 N TONGASS AVE, Ketchikan, AK, 99901, with a listed phone of (907) 247-9999. NPI 1689684771 was issued on 08/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.6, Cost 64.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1689684771 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.9739
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.6387
Quality
64.4409
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Russell Degroote, 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.
Russell Degroote MD PC
Ketchikan, AK
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.
67
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 80
- Total Day Supply
- 1,169
- Generic Drug Cost
- $761
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (32.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.68
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Russell Degroote, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Russell Degroote, M.D.'s 67 claims are below the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Degroote.
Dr. Samuel Adams
M.D.
Soldotna, AK
Dr. Owen Ala
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Dexter Allen
MD
Fort Wainwright, AK
Dr. Deryk Anderson
D.O.
Wasilla, AK
Dr. Robert Beck
MD
Fairbanks, AK
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Alaska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Degroote, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Ketchikan, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Russell Degroote, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Russell Degroote, M.D. wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Russell Degroote, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81/100 (Quality: 89.6, Cost: 64.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Russell Degroote, M.D. located? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D. is located at 7559 N TONGASS AVE, Ketchikan, AK, 99901. Phone: (907) 247-9999.
What is Russell Degroote, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689684771, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Russell Degroote, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Russell Degroote, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.8%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Russell Degroote, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Russell Degroote, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Russell Degroote, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Russell Degroote, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Russell Degroote, M.D.'s NPI is 1689684771 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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