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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1699878405 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Mandan, 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 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 428 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$582.44
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD filed 4,552 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Mandan, North Dakota, prescribing 88% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,552 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, 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).
What does the federal data show about Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,552 33% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 910 18TH ST NW, Mandan, ND, 58554, with a listed phone of (701) 667-5100. NPI 1699878405 was issued on 09/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,552 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 428 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699878405 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/07/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gretchen Belzer-Curl, 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.
Sanford Bismarck
Bismarck, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$582
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,552 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.
4,552
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
428
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,236
- Total Day Supply
- 269,712
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $173K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $72K
- Opioid Claims
- 83 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 88% female / 12% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 136, 85+: 41
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
331 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
312 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
219 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
184 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
171 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
158 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
139 claims
- Losartan Potassium 126
Losartan Potassium
126 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 331 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 312 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 219 |
| Lisinopril | 184 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 171 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 158 |
| Omeprazole | 139 |
| Losartan Potassium | 126 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 118 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 113 |
* 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 Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's 4,552 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family 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 Belzer-Curl.
Dr. Winter Ackerman
MD
Wahpeton, ND
Dr. Tim Adams
MD
Bowman, ND
Dr. Joseph Adamson
MD
Grand Forks Afb, ND
Dr. Boyd Addy
MD
Mandan, ND
Dr. Michelle Adzew-Bossman
MD
Fargo, ND
Compare Family Medicine Physician 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 Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's specialty? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Mandan, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD wrote 4,552 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 428 beneficiaries.
Where is Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD located? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD is located at 910 18TH ST NW, Mandan, ND, 58554. Phone: (701) 667-5100.
What is Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699878405, issued on 09/07/2006.
Does Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $173K in brand drug costs.
Does Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 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 Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,552 Part D claims and 428 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's credentials? ▼
Gretchen Belzer-Curl, MD's NPI is 1699878405 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.
- 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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