2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1508181231 MD
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HEIDI ERICKSON, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4268/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4268/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4268/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
583
Part D claims, 2023
38%
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.

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about HEIDI ERICKSON, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2010

NPI 1508181231

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

583 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

91.4268/100 8.326800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4268/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 91.4268/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 91.4268/100 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).

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404, with a listed phone of (612) 873-6963. NPI 1508181231 was issued on 04/06/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERICKSON 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 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $192K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count. 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 91.4268/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.7821, Cost 62.8019), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

715 S 8TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Provider Details

NPI 1508181231
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4268
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7821
Quality
62.8019
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEIDI ERICKSON, 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 583 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.

583
Total Claims
$192K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
737
Total Day Supply
19,677
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$149K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.38
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEIDI ERICKSON, 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
64
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
62
Prednisone
53
Dulera
Mometasone/Formoterol
36
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
36
Montelukast Sodium
34
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
28
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
24
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
23
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
19

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How HEIDI ERICKSON, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's 583 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's specialty?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEIDI ERICKSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEIDI ERICKSON, MD wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4268/100 (Quality: 78.7821, Cost: 62.8019). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEIDI ERICKSON, MD located?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD is located at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
What is HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's NPI number?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508181231, issued on 04/06/2010.
Does HEIDI ERICKSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEIDI ERICKSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Spiriva Respimat, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEIDI ERICKSON, MD accept Medicare?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 583 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 HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's credentials?
HEIDI ERICKSON, MD's NPI is 1508181231 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.

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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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