2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1720428519 DO
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MARK STRAND, DO

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in GRAND FORKS, 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
255
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36.65
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK STRAND, DO filed 255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, prescribing 91% generic.

255
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

MARK STRAND, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

255 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK STRAND, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MARK STRAND, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2013

NPI 1720428519

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

255 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within North Dakota

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within North Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery 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).

MARK STRAND, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding DO credentials at 4440 S WASHINGTON ST, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 732-7000. NPI 1720428519 was issued on 06/26/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRAND 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 255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

4440 S WASHINGTON ST
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1720428519
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK STRAND, DO 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.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
GRAND FORKS, ND

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 MARK STRAND, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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 · Generic-heavy

MARK STRAND, DO — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 255 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.

255
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
326
Total Day Supply
6,514
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
12 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 33, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK STRAND, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
29
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
24
Fluticasone Propionate
19
Omeprazole
19
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
12
Prednisone
12
Mupirocin
11

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

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How MARK STRAND, DO fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK STRAND, DO's 255 claims are below the specialty average of 561.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK STRAND, DO's specialty?
MARK STRAND, DO specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: DO.
How much does MARK STRAND, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK STRAND, DO wrote 255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK STRAND, DO located?
MARK STRAND, DO is located at 4440 S WASHINGTON ST, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 732-7000.
What is MARK STRAND, DO's NPI number?
MARK STRAND, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720428519, issued on 06/26/2013.
Does MARK STRAND, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK STRAND, DO's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK STRAND, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK STRAND, DO had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK STRAND, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK STRAND, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK STRAND, DO accept Medicare?
MARK STRAND, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 255 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK STRAND, DO's credentials?
MARK STRAND, DO's NPI is 1720428519 with credentials DO. 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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