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AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician in LAKEVILLE, Minnesota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.6431/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.6431/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.6431/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
45%
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.

AKUFFO QUARDE, 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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AKUFFO QUARDE, 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 AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2014

NPI 1295132751

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,314 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

82.6431/100 0.4568999999999903% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.6431/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 82.6431/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 82.6431/100 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.

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).

AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 18465 ORCHARD TRL, LAKEVILLE, MN, 55044, with a listed phone of (952) 428-0950. NPI 1295132751 was issued on 11/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QUARDE 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 3,314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.6431/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.2148, Cost 51.1439), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

18465 ORCHARD TRL
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

Provider Details

NPI 1295132751
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.6431
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.2148
Quality
51.1439
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AKUFFO QUARDE, 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
LAKEVILLE, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D — brand share 55.0%
Specialty average (est.)

55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 3,314 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.

3,314
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,585
Total Day Supply
162,078
Brand vs Generic
55% brand / 45% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 171, 75-84: 99, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
248
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
229
Ozempic
Semaglutide
182
Metformin Hcl
136
Methimazole
136
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
113
Pioglitazone Hcl
100
Hydrocortisone
95
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
90
Victoza 3-Pak
Liraglutide
83

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's 3,314 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's specialty?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LAKEVILLE, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D.
How much does AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D wrote 3,314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
What is AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's Medicare quality score?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.6431/100 (Quality: 88.2148, Cost: 51.1439). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D located?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D is located at 18465 ORCHARD TRL, LAKEVILLE, MN, 55044. Phone: (952) 428-0950.
What is AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's NPI number?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295132751, issued on 11/29/2014.
Does AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Novolog Flexpen, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D accept Medicare?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,314 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's credentials?
AKUFFO QUARDE, M.D's NPI is 1295132751 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

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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