2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1821056896 MD
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HOLLIS NIPE, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in WATERTOWN, South 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$805.67
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HOLLIS NIPE, MD filed 12,504 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, prescribing 84% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

HOLLIS NIPE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

12,504 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOLLIS NIPE, 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 HOLLIS NIPE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1821056896

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,504 360% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HOLLIS NIPE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 506 1ST AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201, with a listed phone of (605) 886-8482. NPI 1821056896 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIPE 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 12,504 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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.

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

506 1ST AVE SE
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

Provider Details

NPI 1821056896
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOLLIS NIPE, 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.

PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
WATERTOWN, SD

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 HOLLIS NIPE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$806

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

HOLLIS NIPE, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 12,504 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.

12,504
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,105
Total Day Supply
561,589
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$253K
Opioid Claims
552 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
567

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 157, 85+: 98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HOLLIS NIPE, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
644
Furosemide
536
Potassium Chloride
416
Atorvastatin Calcium
318
Amlodipine Besylate
307
Omeprazole
301
Metoprolol Succinate
283
Lisinopril
272
Warfarin Sodium
247
Gabapentin
231

* 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 HOLLIS NIPE, MD 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

HOLLIS NIPE, MD's 12,504 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NIPE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOLLIS NIPE, MD's specialty?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOLLIS NIPE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOLLIS NIPE, MD wrote 12,504 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
Where is HOLLIS NIPE, MD located?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD is located at 506 1ST AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 886-8482.
What is HOLLIS NIPE, MD's NPI number?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821056896, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does HOLLIS NIPE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does HOLLIS NIPE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HOLLIS NIPE, MD had 552 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
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 HOLLIS NIPE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOLLIS NIPE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOLLIS NIPE, MD accept Medicare?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,504 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOLLIS NIPE, MD's credentials?
HOLLIS NIPE, MD's NPI is 1821056896 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.

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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