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Bahram Nico, M.D.

Neurology Physician in Minot, North Dakota.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.8/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Bahram Nico, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,254 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

83.8/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2024
89%
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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Bahram Nico, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1821054347), first enumerated 04/24/2006.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 1,254 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1821054347 · Neurology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1821054347
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
  • MIPS-INLINE 83.8/100
  • RX-MID 1,254
  • BOOK-THIN 37 in North Dakota
  • PHOTO-FINISH Maria Chavez-Keatts · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Bahram Nico, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

84 ≥ 39th percentile 39% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

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

Where Bahram Nico, M.D. sits

This provider among neurology physician peers

Across the 5,099 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bahram Nico, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim 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specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Bahram Nico, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 44
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bahram Nico, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Bahram Nico, 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 Bahram Nico, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2006

NPI 1821054347

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

20,467 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,254 8% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,356

MIPS final score

83.8/100 0.3 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers
Personal Care Attendant8.1%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Registered Nurse4.1%Social Worker3.9%Neurology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Bahram Nico, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%83.8%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 83.8/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

2305 37TH AVE SW
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-5000

Provider Details

NPI 1821054347
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.7984
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.3733
Quality
67.6212
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Bahram Nico, 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.

Trinity Health
Minot, ND

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

Bahram Nico, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Neurology Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,254 2024 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 2024.

1,254
Total Claims
$363K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,949.433
Total Day Supply
57,041
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$197K
Generic Drug Cost
$166K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 43, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
 158
Gabapentin
 98
Topiramate
 80
Lamotrigine
 73
Donepezil Hcl
 55
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
48
Pyridostigmine Bromide
 45
Divalproex Sodium
 39
Baclofen
 38
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
35

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

More Neurology Physician in ND → All providers in North Dakota → Compare specialties →

Neurology Physician Overview

How Bahram Nico, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider

Bahram Nico, M.D.'s 1,254 claims are below the specialty average of 1,356.

Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Nico, both outside North Dakota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.8 here).

Maria Chavez-Keatts 83.8 WA Brian Droker 83.8 CA Christyn Edmundson 83.8 WA Eve Feinberg 83.8 WA

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Noah Gilson West Long Branch, NJ Ann Bebensee Fresno, CA Christopher Walsh Boston, MA Michael Racke Columbus, OH

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

One of 37 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in North Dakota, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Abdullahi Musa Adamu
MD
Minot, ND
Dr. Richard Bailly
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Scott Belliston
D.O.
Fargo, ND
Dr. Rebecca Caillier
M.D.
Fargo, ND
Dr. Shaun Christenson
M.D.
Fargo, ND

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahram Nico, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Minot, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Bahram Nico, M.D. wrote 1,254 Medicare Part D claims totaling $363K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is Bahram Nico, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8/100 (Quality: 78.4, Cost: 67.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bahram Nico, M.D. located? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D. is located at 2305 37TH AVE SW, Minot, ND, 58701. Phone: (701) 857-5000.
What is Bahram Nico, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821054347, issued on 04/24/2006.
Does Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $197K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bahram Nico, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bahram Nico, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,254 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bahram Nico, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bahram Nico, M.D.'s NPI is 1821054347 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.