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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1881887818 M.D.
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Duluth, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 539 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. filed 2,789 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Duluth, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,789 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,789 7% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 786-8364. NPI 1881887818 was issued on 08/22/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,789 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 539 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $415K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881887818 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/22/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Essentia Health Virginia LLC
Ely, MN
St Marys Medical Center
Duluth, MN
The Duluth Clinic Ltd
Duluth, 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).
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 Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.9K
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,789 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.
2,789
Total Claims
$415K
Total Drug Cost
539
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,896
- Total Day Supply
- 170,787
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $359K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 63
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.67
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 211, 85+: 85
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
233 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
233 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
221 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
157 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
150 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
149 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
145 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
134 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 233 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 233 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 157 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 149 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 145 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 134 |
| Lisinopril | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 103 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s 2,789 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bishu.
Dr. Kenneth Baran
M.D.
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Johannes Brechtken
M.D.
Saint Paul, MN
Leif Christianson
Duluth, MN
Dr. Kevin Cragun
MD
Mankato, MN
Dr. Teodora Donisan
MD
Rochester, MN
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Duluth, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. wrote 2,789 Medicare Part D claims totaling $415K in drug costs for 539 beneficiaries.
Where is Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. located? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. is located at 400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What is Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881887818, issued on 08/22/2007.
Does Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $359K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,789 Part D claims and 539 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kalkidan Bishu, M.D.'s NPI is 1881887818 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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