2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1902415805 MD
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AURA AZARCON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in CROOKSTON, 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
876
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

AURA AZARCON, MD filed 876 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CROOKSTON, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.

876
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.

AURA AZARCON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

876 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AURA AZARCON, 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 AURA AZARCON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2020

NPI 1902415805

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

876 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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.

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).

AURA AZARCON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 400 S. MINNESOTA ST., CROOKSTON, MN, 56716, with a listed phone of (218) 281-9100. NPI 1902415805 was issued on 07/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZARCON 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 876 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

400 S. MINNESOTA ST.
CROOKSTON, MN 56716

Provider Details

NPI 1902415805
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AURA AZARCON, 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.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
CROOKSTON, 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 · Typical

AURA AZARCON, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 876 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.

876
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,149
Total Day Supply
27,023
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
51 (5.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 38, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AURA AZARCON, MD 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
Gabapentin
43
Levothyroxine Sodium
36
Mirtazapine
31
Lisinopril
26
Pantoprazole Sodium
23
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Buspirone Hcl
22
Losartan Potassium
22
Tramadol Hcl
19
Warfarin Sodium
18

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How AURA AZARCON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

AURA AZARCON, MD's 876 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AURA AZARCON, MD's specialty?
AURA AZARCON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CROOKSTON, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does AURA AZARCON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AURA AZARCON, MD wrote 876 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
Where is AURA AZARCON, MD located?
AURA AZARCON, MD is located at 400 S. MINNESOTA ST., CROOKSTON, MN, 56716. Phone: (218) 281-9100.
What is AURA AZARCON, MD's NPI number?
AURA AZARCON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902415805, issued on 07/27/2020.
Does AURA AZARCON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AURA AZARCON, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does AURA AZARCON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AURA AZARCON, MD had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AURA AZARCON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AURA AZARCON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AURA AZARCON, MD accept Medicare?
AURA AZARCON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 876 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AURA AZARCON, MD's credentials?
AURA AZARCON, MD's NPI is 1902415805 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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