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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1962965236 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Fridley, 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 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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 · 498 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.5/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Michelle Green Hightower, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.5/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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.
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michelle Green Hightower, MD sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michelle Green Hightower, MD writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michelle Green Hightower, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Michelle Green Hightower, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
2,309 5× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.5/100 3.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 86.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Michelle Green Hightower, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 6341 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Fridley, MN, 55432, with a listed phone of (763) 586-5844. NPI 1962965236 was issued on 04/12/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 498 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $219K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.6, Cost 68), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962965236 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/12/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.5167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5912
Quality
67.965
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michelle Green Hightower, 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.
Fairview Clinics
Fridley, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Michelle Green Hightower, MD - brand share 11.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,309 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.
2,309
Total Claims
$219K
Total Drug Cost
498
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,222
- Total Day Supply
- 151,203
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $155K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Opioid Claims
- 64 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 59
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 167, 85+: 78
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michelle Green Hightower, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
110 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
109 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
98 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
94 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
77 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
74 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
71 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
64 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 |
| Losartan Potassium | 94 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 77 |
| Lisinopril | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 64 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 54 |
| Omeprazole | 53 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Michelle Green Hightower, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
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
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's 2,309 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Green Hightower.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michelle Green Hightower, MD's specialty? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Fridley, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michelle Green Hightower, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michelle Green Hightower, MD wrote 2,309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $219K in drug costs for 498 beneficiaries.
What is Michelle Green Hightower, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.5/100 (Quality: 82.6, Cost: 68). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michelle Green Hightower, MD located? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD is located at 6341 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Fridley, MN, 55432. Phone: (763) 586-5844.
What is Michelle Green Hightower, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962965236, issued on 04/12/2019.
Does Michelle Green Hightower, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does Michelle Green Hightower, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michelle Green Hightower, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 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 Michelle Green Hightower, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Green Hightower, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Green Hightower, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,309 Part D claims and 498 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Green Hightower, MD's credentials? ▼
Michelle Green Hightower, MD's NPI is 1962965236 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
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.
- 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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