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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1578509733 M.D.
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Specialist in Fargo, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 422 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.6K
19 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
Lance Bergstrom, M.D. filed 1,842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Fargo, North Dakota, prescribing 62% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 62%
- generic prescribing
- $2.6K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,842 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
What does the federal data show about Lance Bergstrom, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,842 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Lance Bergstrom, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2601 UNIVERSITY DR S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 235-5200. NPI 1578509733 was issued on 06/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 422 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $998K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1578509733 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/22/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lance Bergstrom, 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.
Lance K Bergstrom MD PC
Detroit Lakes, 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 Lance Bergstrom, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.6K
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
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 · Above average
Lance Bergstrom, M.D. - brand share 38.0%
Specialist average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 1,842 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.
1,842
Total Claims
$998K
Total Drug Cost
422
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,790
- Total Day Supply
- 75,895
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $970K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 152, 85+: 106
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lance Bergstrom, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
646 claims
- Timolol Maleate 201
Timolol Maleate
201 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 177
Prednisolone Acetate
177 claims
- Ofloxacin 161
Ofloxacin
161 claims
- Valacyclovir 60
Valacyclovir
60 claims
- Combigan 58
Combigan
58 claims
- Lumigan 56
Lumigan
56 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 41
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 646 |
| Timolol Maleate | 201 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 177 |
| Ofloxacin | 161 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 60 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 58 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 56 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 41 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 |
| Cosopt Pf Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pf | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Lance Bergstrom, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s 1,842 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bergstrom.
Dr. Edward Adams
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Hodan Ahmed
Fargo, ND
Gloria Albert
West Fargo, ND
Melissa Altenhofen
Williston, ND
Nichole Amundson
Dickinson, ND
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lance Bergstrom, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lance Bergstrom, M.D. wrote 1,842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $998K in drug costs for 422 beneficiaries.
Where is Lance Bergstrom, M.D. located? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D. is located at 2601 UNIVERSITY DR S, Fargo, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 235-5200.
What is Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578509733, issued on 06/22/2006.
Does Lance Bergstrom, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $970K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lance Bergstrom, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lance Bergstrom, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,842 Part D claims and 422 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lance Bergstrom, M.D.'s NPI is 1578509733 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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