2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1215320718 M.D
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ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MINOT, North Dakota. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MINOT, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 153 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D filed 7,193 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MINOT, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2015

NPI 1215320718

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,193 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Dakota

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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.

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ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MINOT, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1215320718. 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.

ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 305 8TH AVE NE, MINOT, ND, 58703, with a listed phone of (701) 857-5800. NPI 1215320718 was issued on 03/09/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SARASAN 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 7,193 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $326K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

305 8TH AVE NE
MINOT, ND 58703

Provider Details

NPI 1215320718
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/09/2015

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,193 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.

7,193
Total Claims
$326K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,264
Total Day Supply
107,933
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$236K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Opioid Claims
131 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.47
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 52, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
463
Levothyroxine Sodium
389
Furosemide
334
Gabapentin
266
Pantoprazole Sodium
248
Potassium Chloride
211
Escitalopram Oxalate
208
Lisinopril
208
Metformin Hcl
194
Rosuvastatin Calcium
133

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's 7,193 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's specialty?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in MINOT, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D.
How much does ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D wrote 7,193 Medicare Part D claims totaling $326K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D located?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D is located at 305 8TH AVE NE, MINOT, ND, 58703. Phone: (701) 857-5800.
What is ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's NPI number?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215320718, issued on 03/09/2015.
Does ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $236K in brand drug costs.
Does ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D had 131 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D accept Medicare?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,193 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's credentials?
ASHLEY SARASAN, M.D's NPI is 1215320718 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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