2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1134578537 MD
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Nicole Samson, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Devils Lake, 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 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicole Samson, MD filed 1,326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Devils Lake, North Dakota, prescribing 86% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Nicole Samson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,326 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

Nicole Samson, MD 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 Nicole Samson, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2016

NPI 1134578537

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,326 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant — 7.3%Personal Care Attendant7.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 6.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist — 4.7%Physical Therapist4.7%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.6%Registered Nurse — 4.2%Registered Nurse4.2%Social Worker — 4.1%Social Worker4.1%Family Medicine Physician — 2.8%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

Nicole Samson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1001 7TH STREET NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE, Devils Lake, ND, 58301, with a listed phone of (701) 662-2157. NPI 1134578537 was issued on 06/07/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Samson 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 1,326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1001 7TH STREET NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE
Devils Lake, ND 58301

Provider Details

NPI 1134578537
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/07/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Samson, 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.

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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Nicole Samson, MD — brand share 12.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

12% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,326 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.

1,326
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,066
Total Day Supply
57,787
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
26 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 41, 75-84: 19, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Nicole Samson, MD 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
Simvastatin
79
Levothyroxine Sodium
74
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Omeprazole
47
Amlodipine Besylate
43
Lisinopril
38
Escitalopram Oxalate
37
Sertraline Hcl
34
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
33
Pantoprazole Sodium
32

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Nicole Samson, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicole Samson, MD's 1,326 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family 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 Samson.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Samson, MD's specialty?
Nicole Samson, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicole Samson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Samson, MD wrote 1,326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicole Samson, MD located?
Nicole Samson, MD is located at 1001 7TH STREET NE - ALTRU CLINIC/DEVILS LAKE, Devils Lake, ND, 58301. Phone: (701) 662-2157.
What is Nicole Samson, MD's NPI number?
Nicole Samson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134578537, issued on 06/07/2016.
Does Nicole Samson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Samson, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicole Samson, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicole Samson, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Samson, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Samson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Simvastatin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Samson, MD accept Medicare?
Nicole Samson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,326 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Samson, MD's credentials?
Nicole Samson, MD's NPI is 1134578537 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.
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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.