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SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM

Midwife in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
91.102/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$19.26
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.102/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $19.26 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.102 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2021

NPI 1801479571

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

91.102/100 8.00200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Midwife compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Midwife share within North Carolina

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Midwife national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.102/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Midwife) — 91.102/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Midwife) — 91.102/100 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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SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1801479571. 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.

SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 209 E CARVER ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 471-2273. NPI 1801479571 was issued on 04/30/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCRAE 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Midwife providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.102/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.09, Cost 80.2499), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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

209 E CARVER ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1801479571
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/30/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.102
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.09
Quality
80.2499
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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.

Midwife Overview

How SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Midwife Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCRAE.

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's specialty?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: CNM.
What is SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.102/100 (Quality: 90.09, Cost: 80.2499). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM located?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM is located at 209 E CARVER ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 471-2273.
What is SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's NPI number?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801479571, issued on 04/30/2021.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's credentials?
SAMANTHA MCRAE, CNM's NPI is 1801479571 with credentials CNM. 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.
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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