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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1346287554 MD
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Specialist in Grand Forks, 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 69,608 in Specialist, 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
83/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Edward Adams, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 207
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Edward Adams, 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Edward Adams, MD sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Adams, MD writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 53% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Edward Adams, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Edward Adams, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
207 86% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Adams, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 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).
Edward Adams, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 3035 DEMERS AVE, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 746-7521. NPI 1346287554 was issued on 05/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.1%. 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.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1346287554 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2006 |
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
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
207
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 213
- Total Day Supply
- 2,762
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (41.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Adams, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Naproxen
Naproxen
109 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
50 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 24
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Naproxen | 109 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 50 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Edward Adams, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Adams, MD's 207 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Adams.
Hodan Ahmed
Fargo, ND
Gloria Albert
West Fargo, ND
Melissa Altenhofen
Williston, ND
Nichole Amundson
Dickinson, ND
Kelly Anderson
Jamestown, ND
Compare Specialist 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 Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Adams, MD's specialty? ▼
Edward Adams, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Edward Adams, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edward Adams, MD wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is Edward Adams, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Edward Adams, 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 Edward Adams, MD located? ▼
Edward Adams, MD is located at 3035 DEMERS AVE, Grand Forks, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 746-7521.
What is Edward Adams, MD's NPI number? ▼
Edward Adams, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346287554, issued on 05/31/2006.
Does Edward Adams, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edward Adams, MD had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.1%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Adams, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edward Adams, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Adams, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Adams, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Adams, MD's credentials? ▼
Edward Adams, MD's NPI is 1346287554 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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