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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1821054347 M.D.
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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 19,866 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.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.8/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bahram Nico, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.8/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Bahram Nico, 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
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bahram Nico, M.D. sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 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 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
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.
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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 averagePrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,163 11% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.8/100 0.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bahram Nico, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 83.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bahram Nico, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2305 37TH AVE SW, Minot, ND, 58701, with a listed phone of (701) 857-5000. NPI 1821054347 was issued on 04/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $458K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4, Cost 67.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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
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
Avg: 83.1
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 88% generic, on 1,163 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.
1,163
Total Claims
$458K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,763
- Total Day Supply
- 51,066
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $394K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 37, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
143 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
79 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
65 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
60 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 50
Donepezil Hcl
50 claims
- Divalproex Sodium 40
Divalproex Sodium
40 claims
- Carbamazepine Er 38
Carbamazepine Er
38 claims
- Clonazepam 34
Clonazepam
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 143 |
| Lamotrigine | 79 |
| Topiramate | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 60 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 50 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 40 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 38 |
| Clonazepam | 34 |
| Primidone | 34 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Bahram Nico, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Bahram Nico, M.D.'s 1,163 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
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.
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 →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 2023, Bahram Nico, M.D. wrote 1,163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $458K in drug costs for 149 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 national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. 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 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $394K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bahram Nico, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bahram Nico, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, 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 1,163 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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