2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1669764502 M.D.
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Chad Norris, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Staples, 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
97.7/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Chad Norris, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.7/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.7/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
198
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Chad Norris, 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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Chad Norris, 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 Chad Norris, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2011

NPI 1669764502

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

97.7/100 14.6 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Chad Norris, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 97.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.7%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 97.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Chad Norris, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 49725 COUNTY 83, Staples, MN, 56479, with a listed phone of (218) 894-1515. NPI 1669764502 was issued on 05/11/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Norris 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.3, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479

Provider Details

NPI 1669764502
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.7013
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.3378
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Chad Norris, 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.

Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241329

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

198
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
198
Total Day Supply
2,050
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
21 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 37, 75-84: 29, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Chad Norris, M.D. 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
Prednisone
25
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
24
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11

* 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 Chad Norris, M.D. 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

Chad Norris, M.D.'s 198 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 Norris.

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

Before you book an appointment

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  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chad Norris, M.D.'s specialty?
Chad Norris, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Staples, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chad Norris, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Chad Norris, M.D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
What is Chad Norris, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Chad Norris, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7/100 (Quality: 92.3, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chad Norris, M.D. located?
Chad Norris, M.D. is located at 49725 COUNTY 83, Staples, MN, 56479. Phone: (218) 894-1515.
What is Chad Norris, M.D.'s NPI number?
Chad Norris, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669764502, issued on 05/11/2011.
Does Chad Norris, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Chad Norris, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
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 Chad Norris, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chad Norris, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chad Norris, M.D. accept Medicare?
Chad Norris, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chad Norris, M.D.'s credentials?
Chad Norris, M.D.'s NPI is 1669764502 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.
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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