2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1700296621 MD
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WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD

Urology Physician in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 561 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD filed 1,923 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,923 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD 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 WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2014

NPI 1700296621

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,923 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Urology Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1700296621. 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.

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 326 FOUNTAINS PKWY, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL, 62208, with a listed phone of (618) 277-3109. NPI 1700296621 was issued on 04/30/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRITCHLOW 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 1,923 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 561 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

326 FOUNTAINS PKWY
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208

Provider Details

NPI 1700296621
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD 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.

UROLOGY OF ST LOUIS INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD. To verify WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,923 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.

1,923
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
561
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,620
Total Day Supply
131,850
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$170K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
42 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
178

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
12% female / 88% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 268, 75-84: 204, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Finasteride
638
Tamsulosin Hcl
474
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
120
Solifenacin Succinate
73
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
65
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
56
Dutasteride
54
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
46
Gemtesa
Vibegron
36
Trospium Chloride
32

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

Urology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's 1,923 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD wrote 1,923 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 561 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD located?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD is located at 326 FOUNTAINS PKWY, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL, 62208. Phone: (618) 277-3109.
What is WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700296621, issued on 04/30/2014.
Does WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $170K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,923 Part D claims and 561 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM CRITCHLOW, MD's NPI is 1700296621 with credentials MD. 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.
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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