2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1578708228 MD
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KARA JOHNSON, MD

Internal Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 288 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$190.57
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARA JOHNSON, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 288 beneficiaries — 55% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $190.57 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARA JOHNSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARA JOHNSON, 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).

KARA JOHNSON, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/10/2008

NPI 1578708228

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,702 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KARA JOHNSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 82.9973/100 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).

KARA JOHNSON, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578708228. 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.

KARA JOHNSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2524. NPI 1578708228 was issued on 12/10/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSON 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 1,702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 288 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $893K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% 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 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58102

Provider Details

NPI 1578708228
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/10/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARA JOHNSON, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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 KARA JOHNSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$191

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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 · Brand-heavy

KARA JOHNSON, MD — brand share 55.0%
Specialty average (est.)

55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 1,702 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.

1,702
Total Claims
$893K
Total Drug Cost
288
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,620
Total Day Supply
72,487
Brand vs Generic
55% brand / 45% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$861K
Antibiotic Claims
167

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 92, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
162
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
114
Montelukast Sodium
102
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
93
Azithromycin
84
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
80
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
77
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
72
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
64
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
61

* 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 KARA JOHNSON, 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

KARA JOHNSON, MD's 1,702 claims are below 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 JOHNSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARA JOHNSON, MD's specialty?
KARA JOHNSON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does KARA JOHNSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARA JOHNSON, MD wrote 1,702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $893K in drug costs for 288 beneficiaries.
What is KARA JOHNSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
KARA JOHNSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KARA JOHNSON, MD located?
KARA JOHNSON, MD is located at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 234-2524.
What is KARA JOHNSON, MD's NPI number?
KARA JOHNSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578708228, issued on 12/10/2008.
Does KARA JOHNSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARA JOHNSON, MD's prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $861K in brand drug costs.
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 KARA JOHNSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA JOHNSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARA JOHNSON, MD accept Medicare?
KARA JOHNSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,702 Part D claims and 288 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARA JOHNSON, MD's credentials?
KARA JOHNSON, MD's NPI is 1578708228 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.

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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