2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1396736443 MD
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HANS BJELLUM, MD

Family Medicine Physician in FARGO, 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
254
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HANS BJELLUM, MD filed 254 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FARGO, North Dakota, prescribing 89% generic.

254
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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HANS BJELLUM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

254 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HANS BJELLUM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HANS BJELLUM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2005

NPI 1396736443

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

254 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HANS BJELLUM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5621 36TH AVE S UNIT 200, FARGO, ND, 58104, with a listed phone of (701) 977-9898. NPI 1396736443 was issued on 10/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BJELLUM 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 254 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. 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.

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

5621 36TH AVE S UNIT 200
FARGO, ND 58104

Provider Details

NPI 1396736443
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HANS BJELLUM, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 254 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.

254
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
544
Total Day Supply
15,948
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
21 (8.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HANS BJELLUM, 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
Lisinopril
26
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Metoprolol Succinate
18
Tramadol Hcl
17
Atorvastatin Calcium
14
Testosterone Cypionate
13
Losartan Potassium
11

* 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 HANS BJELLUM, 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

HANS BJELLUM, MD's 254 claims are below 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 BJELLUM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HANS BJELLUM, MD's specialty?
HANS BJELLUM, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HANS BJELLUM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HANS BJELLUM, MD wrote 254 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is HANS BJELLUM, MD located?
HANS BJELLUM, MD is located at 5621 36TH AVE S UNIT 200, FARGO, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 977-9898.
What is HANS BJELLUM, MD's NPI number?
HANS BJELLUM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396736443, issued on 10/28/2005.
Does HANS BJELLUM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HANS BJELLUM, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does HANS BJELLUM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HANS BJELLUM, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
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 HANS BJELLUM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HANS BJELLUM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HANS BJELLUM, MD accept Medicare?
HANS BJELLUM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 254 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HANS BJELLUM, MD's credentials?
HANS BJELLUM, MD's NPI is 1396736443 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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