2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1972570935 MD
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Eric Lokken, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 962 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.2/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Eric Lokken, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.2/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 15,011 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.2/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
15K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

Eric Lokken, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Eric Lokken, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 Eric Lokken, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2006

NPI 1972570935

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,011 339% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

85.2/100 2.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Eric Lokken, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 85.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 85.2/100 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).

Eric Lokken, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, with a listed phone of (218) 736-8000. NPI 1972570935 was issued on 03/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lokken 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 15,011 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 962 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.4, Cost 67.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Provider Details

NPI 1972570935
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.2178
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.3944
Quality
67.6649
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Eric Lokken, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 15,011 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.

15,011
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
962
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
28,768
Total Day Supply
823,816
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$271K
Opioid Claims
509 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
192

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male
Age Distribution
<65: 136, 65-74: 446, 75-84: 253, 85+: 127

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Eric Lokken, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
968
Lisinopril
830
Amlodipine Besylate
684
Levothyroxine Sodium
588
Simvastatin
522
Metformin Hcl
436
Metoprolol Succinate
378
Hydrochlorothiazide
319
Omeprazole
318
Gabapentin
301

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Eric Lokken, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Eric Lokken, MD's 15,011 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric Lokken, MD's specialty?
Eric Lokken, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Eric Lokken, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Eric Lokken, MD wrote 15,011 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 962 beneficiaries.
What is Eric Lokken, MD's Medicare quality score?
Eric Lokken, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.2/100 (Quality: 86.4, Cost: 67.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eric Lokken, MD located?
Eric Lokken, MD is located at 712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537. Phone: (218) 736-8000.
What is Eric Lokken, MD's NPI number?
Eric Lokken, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972570935, issued on 03/08/2006.
Does Eric Lokken, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Eric Lokken, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does Eric Lokken, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Eric Lokken, MD had 509 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Lokken, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Lokken, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Lokken, MD accept Medicare?
Eric Lokken, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,011 Part D claims and 962 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Lokken, MD's credentials?
Eric Lokken, MD's NPI is 1972570935 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.
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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