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EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician in BILLINGS, Montana. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
94.3056/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILLINGS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 170 claims across 81 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3056 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 170 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)

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. 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).

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2013

NPI 1366887176

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

94.3056/100 11.205600000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.3056/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.3056/100 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).

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1366887176. 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.

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2800 10TH AVE N, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 238-2500. NPI 1366887176 was issued on 05/07/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERMAN 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K 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 94.3056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5889), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1366887176
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.3056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5889
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. 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.

BILLINGS CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
BILLINGS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270004

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.

170
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
179
Total Day Supply
3,442
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
18 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.16
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
12

* 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 EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. 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

EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s 170 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FERMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s specialty?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (Quality: 85.5889). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. located?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. is located at 2800 10TH AVE N, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
What is EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s NPI number?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366887176, issued on 05/07/2013.
Does EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
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 EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. accept Medicare?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s credentials?
EDWARD FERMAN, D.O.'s NPI is 1366887176 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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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