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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1932127537 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Fargo, 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 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
568
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$205.24
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Christopher Pierce, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 568 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 568
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Christopher Pierce, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Pierce, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Pierce, MD writes more Part D claims than 15% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 43% - placing this provider in the lower-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 cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Pierce, MD. 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)
Christopher Pierce, MD 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 Christopher Pierce, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
568 81% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Pierce, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 83/100 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).
Christopher Pierce, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 801 BROADWAY N, Fargo, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2371. NPI 1932127537 was issued on 07/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 568 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1, Cost 57.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1932127537 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/18/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Pierce, 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.
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
★★★★☆ 4/5
West Fargo, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Christopher Pierce, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$205
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christopher Pierce, MD - brand share 9.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 568 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.
568
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,213
- Total Day Supply
- 34,642
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.51
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 57, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Pierce, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Flecainide Acetate
Flecainide Acetate
121 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
79 claims
- Sotalol
Sotalol
66 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
55 claims
- Jantoven
Jantoven
49 claims
- Eliquis 36
Eliquis
36 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 32
Amiodarone Hcl
32 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er … 29
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Flecainide Acetate | 121 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 79 |
| Sotalol Sotalol Hcl | 66 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 55 |
| Jantoven Warfarin Sodium | 49 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 36 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 32 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 29 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Christopher Pierce, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Pierce, MD's 568 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pierce.
Dr. Rabeea Aboufakher
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Udit Agarwal
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Abdelhamid Ahmed
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Walter Atiga
M.D
Fargo, ND
Dr. Puvanalingam Ayyadurai
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Compare Cardiovascular Disease 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Pierce, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Pierce, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Pierce, MD wrote 568 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Pierce, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83/100 (Quality: 87.1, Cost: 57.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Pierce, MD located? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD is located at 801 BROADWAY N, Fargo, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 234-2371.
What is Christopher Pierce, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932127537, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does Christopher Pierce, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Pierce, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Pierce, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Flecainide Acetate, Metoprolol Succinate, Sotalol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Pierce, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 568 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Pierce, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Pierce, MD's NPI is 1932127537 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
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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