NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1417956756 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Starla Graber, M.D.
Obstetrics Physician in Elkhart, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,396 in Obstetrics 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
257
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$517.74
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Starla Graber, M.D. filed 257 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics Physician in Elkhart, Indiana, prescribing 81% generic.
- 257
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Starla Graber, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
257 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Starla Graber, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Starla Graber, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
257 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Starla Graber, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2405 WEST LEXINGTON AVENUE, Elkhart, IN, 46514, with a listed phone of (574) 524-7575. NPI 1417956756 was issued on 07/19/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 257 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count.
Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,396 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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 | 1417956756 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Starla Graber, 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.
Beacon Medical Group Inc
Elkhart, IN
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 Starla Graber, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$518
Largest payer
Gynesonics, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Starla Graber, M.D. - brand share 19.0%
Obstetrics Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 257 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
257
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 414
- Total Day Supply
- 10,600
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Starla Graber, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
46 claims
- Tolterodine Tartra… 17
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
17 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 15
Clobetasol Propionate
15 claims
- Fluconazole 11
Fluconazole
11 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 11
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
11 claims
- Metronidazole 11
Metronidazole
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 46 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er Tolterodine Tartrate | 17 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 15 |
| Fluconazole | 11 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 11 |
| Metronidazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics Physician Overview
How Starla Graber, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.
1,396
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider
Starla Graber, M.D.'s 257 claims are below the specialty average of 319.
Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Graber.
Dr. George Albers
MD
Columbus, IN
Dr. Cindy Basinski
MD
Newburgh, IN
Ashley Berish
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Erin Cleary
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Daniel Davis
MD
Columbus, IN
Compare Obstetrics 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Obstetrics Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starla Graber, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in Elkhart, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Starla Graber, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Starla Graber, M.D. wrote 257 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is Starla Graber, M.D. located? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D. is located at 2405 WEST LEXINGTON AVENUE, Elkhart, IN, 46514. Phone: (574) 524-7575.
What is Starla Graber, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417956756, issued on 07/19/2005.
Does Starla Graber, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,396 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Starla Graber, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Starla Graber, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Tolterodine Tartrate Er, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Starla Graber, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 257 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Starla Graber, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Starla Graber, M.D.'s NPI is 1417956756 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.
- 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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