2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1275629719 M.D.
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DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in FARGO, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
43.477/100
▼ 40 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 107 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 43.477/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 43.477 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,512 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1275629719

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,512 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

43.477/100 39.623% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Psychiatry Physician share within North Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
43.477/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 43.477/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%43.5%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 43.477/100 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).

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275629719. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 300 NP AVE STE 101, FARGO, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 478-6700. NPI 1275629719 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOPEZ 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 1,512 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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 43.477/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 50.0925, Cost 15.587), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

300 NP AVE STE 101
FARGO, ND 58102

Provider Details

NPI 1275629719
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

43.477
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
50.0925
Quality
15.587
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID LOPEZ, 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.

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
WILLISTON, ND
PREMIER PHYSICIANS CENTERS INC
WESTLAKE, OH
PSYCHIATRY NETWORKS INC
DICKINSON, ND
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER
DICKINSON, 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 · Generic-heavy

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,512 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.

1,512
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,687
Total Day Supply
49,615
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 30, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
130
Alprazolam
108
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
79
Aripiprazole
71
Topiramate
71
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
66
Fluvoxamine Maleate
64
Haloperidol
63
Lorazepam
56
Trazodone Hcl
52

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s 1,512 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. wrote 1,512 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 43.477/100 (Quality: 50.0925, Cost: 15.587). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. located?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. is located at 300 NP AVE STE 101, FARGO, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 478-6700.
What is DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275629719, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Alprazolam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,512 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID LOPEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1275629719 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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