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JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in DEVILS LAKE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 56 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD filed 2,836 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JACQUELINE DOWNS, 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).

JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2006

NPI 1245279702

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,836 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

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

JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245279702. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1001 7TH ST NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301, with a listed phone of (701) 662-2157. NPI 1245279702 was issued on 06/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWNS 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 2,836 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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

1001 7TH ST NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE
DEVILS LAKE, ND 58301

Provider Details

NPI 1245279702
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/06/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,836 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.

2,836
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,883
Total Day Supply
44,566
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
173
Levothyroxine Sodium
165
Metoprolol Tartrate
162
Simvastatin
145
Metformin Hcl
140
Lisinopril
120
Sertraline Hcl
111
Pantoprazole Sodium
81
Quetiapine Fumarate
78
Metoprolol Succinate
76

* 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 JACQUELINE DOWNS, 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

JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's 2,836 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 DOWNS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's specialty?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD wrote 2,836 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
Where is JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD located?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD is located at 1001 7TH ST NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301. Phone: (701) 662-2157.
What is JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's NPI number?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245279702, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
Does JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD accept Medicare?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,836 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's credentials?
JACQUELINE DOWNS, MD's NPI is 1245279702 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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