2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1871521245 MD
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DUANE STRAND, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in WAHPETON, 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 580 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DUANE STRAND, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WAHPETON, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14K claims across 580 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

DUANE STRAND, MD filed 14,352 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in WAHPETON, North Dakota, prescribing 88% generic.

14K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DUANE STRAND, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DUANE STRAND, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2006

NPI 1871521245

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,352 428% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DUANE STRAND, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in WAHPETON, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871521245. 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.

DUANE STRAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 11TH ST S, WAHPETON, ND, 58075, with a listed phone of (701) 642-2000. NPI 1871521245 was issued on 06/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRAND 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 14,352 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 580 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

275 11TH ST S
WAHPETON, ND 58075

Provider Details

NPI 1871521245
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DUANE STRAND, 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.

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC
WAHPETON, 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

DUANE STRAND, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 14,352 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.

14,352
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
580
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26,193
Total Day Supply
710,780
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$202K
Opioid Claims
64 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
180

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 233, 75-84: 196, 85+: 126

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
683
Metoprolol Succinate
666
Atorvastatin Calcium
664
Lisinopril
442
Levothyroxine Sodium
428
Metformin Hcl
427
Gabapentin
426
Rosuvastatin Calcium
396
Simvastatin
356
Omeprazole
348

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DUANE STRAND, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DUANE STRAND, MD's 14,352 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 STRAND.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DUANE STRAND, MD's specialty?
DUANE STRAND, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WAHPETON, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does DUANE STRAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DUANE STRAND, MD wrote 14,352 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 580 beneficiaries.
Where is DUANE STRAND, MD located?
DUANE STRAND, MD is located at 275 11TH ST S, WAHPETON, ND, 58075. Phone: (701) 642-2000.
What is DUANE STRAND, MD's NPI number?
DUANE STRAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871521245, issued on 06/28/2006.
Does DUANE STRAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DUANE STRAND, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does DUANE STRAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DUANE STRAND, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DUANE STRAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DUANE STRAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DUANE STRAND, MD accept Medicare?
DUANE STRAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,352 Part D claims and 580 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DUANE STRAND, MD's credentials?
DUANE STRAND, MD's NPI is 1871521245 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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