2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1699156901 MD
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JOEL ROMANCE, MD

Hospitalist 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
706
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOEL ROMANCE, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 706 claims across 118 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOEL ROMANCE, MD filed 706 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARGO, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL ROMANCE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOEL ROMANCE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/11/2015

NPI 1699156901

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

706 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOEL ROMANCE, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699156901. 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.

JOEL ROMANCE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5225 23RD AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58104, with a listed phone of (701) 417-2575. NPI 1699156901 was issued on 06/11/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROMANCE 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 706 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104

Provider Details

NPI 1699156901
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/11/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOEL ROMANCE, 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.

POTTSTOWN CLINIC COMPANY LLC
POTTSTOWN, PA
TOWER HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
WEST READING, PA

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 · Typical

JOEL ROMANCE, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 706 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.

706
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,438
Total Day Supply
41,349
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 34, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
44
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
30
Omeprazole
28
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Metformin Hcl
17
Levothyroxine Sodium
16
Potassium Chloride
16
Losartan Potassium
15
Famotidine
14

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How JOEL ROMANCE, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL ROMANCE, MD's 706 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL ROMANCE, MD's specialty?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOEL ROMANCE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL ROMANCE, MD wrote 706 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL ROMANCE, MD located?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD is located at 5225 23RD AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 417-2575.
What is JOEL ROMANCE, MD's NPI number?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699156901, issued on 06/11/2015.
Does JOEL ROMANCE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL ROMANCE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL ROMANCE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL ROMANCE, MD accept Medicare?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 706 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL ROMANCE, MD's credentials?
JOEL ROMANCE, MD's NPI is 1699156901 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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