Quick answers
- Does Craig S. Nairn accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Craig S. Nairn may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Craig S. Nairn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 14,847 services for Craig S. Nairn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig S. Nairn's NPI number?
- 1669495834. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Craig S. Nairn, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,847 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)12,884 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)667 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9965)389 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)125 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)123 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol65%
- Depression35%
- Anxiety33%
- Osteoporosis33%
Hospitals where Craig S. Nairn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig S. Nairn at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320074
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320017
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
- UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320001
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig S. Nairn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 129 A Canal StJemez Pueblo, NM 87024 (575) 834‑9168
- 505 Elm St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
- 8204 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite AAlbuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 247‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig S. Nairn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Find other Interventional Pain Management doctors in New Mexico →
Other interventional pain specialists in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669495834 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians