2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1396266227 MD
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CATHERINE HIXSON, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in BISMARCK, 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
133
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE HIXSON, MD filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in BISMARCK, North Dakota.

133
Part D claims, 2023

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CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

133 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE HIXSON, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about CATHERINE HIXSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2017

NPI 1396266227

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

133 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency 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).

CATHERINE HIXSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 900 E BROADWAY AVE, BISMARCK, ND, 58501, with a listed phone of (701) 530-7000. NPI 1396266227 was issued on 06/30/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIXSON 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 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

900 E BROADWAY AVE
BISMARCK, ND 58501

Provider Details

NPI 1396266227
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2017

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

133
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
133
Total Day Supply
1,018
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
19 (14.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CATHERINE HIXSON, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's 133 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency 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 HIXSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE HIXSON, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in BISMARCK, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE HIXSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE HIXSON, MD wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE HIXSON, MD located?
CATHERINE HIXSON, MD is located at 900 E BROADWAY AVE, BISMARCK, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 530-7000.
What is CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396266227, issued on 06/30/2017.
Does CATHERINE HIXSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHERINE HIXSON, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE HIXSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE HIXSON, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE HIXSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE HIXSON, MD's NPI is 1396266227 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.

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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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