2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1780826867
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MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
107 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 404 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 107 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2009

NPI 1780826867

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,240 170% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Dakota

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 0/100 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.

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MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1780826867. 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.

MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at 4450 31ST AVE S STE 102, FARGO, ND, 58104, with a listed phone of (701) 280-2033. NPI 1780826867 was issued on 04/03/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANKINSHIP 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 1,240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $504K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

4450 31ST AVE S STE 102
FARGO, ND 58104

Provider Details

NPI 1780826867
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP 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.

INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES INC
FARGO, 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 MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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

MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,240 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.

1,240
Total Claims
$504K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,444
Total Day Supply
36,935
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$460K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
209

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 116, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
140
Fluocinonide
138
Minocycline Hcl
118
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
64
Minoxidil
61
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
57
Ketoconazole
57
Doxycycline Monohydrate
51
Spironolactone
51
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
36

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's 1,240 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's specialty?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in FARGO, North Dakota.
How much does MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP wrote 1,240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $504K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP located?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP is located at 4450 31ST AVE S STE 102, FARGO, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 280-2033.
What is MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's NPI number?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780826867, issued on 04/03/2009.
Does MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $460K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluocinonide, Minocycline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,240 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's credentials?
MICHAEL BLANKINSHIP's NPI is 1780826867. 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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