2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1225033723 M.D.
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PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.

Specialist in DULUTH, Minnesota. 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
459
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$88.68
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. filed 459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in DULUTH, Minnesota.

459
Part D claims, 2023
$88.68
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.

PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

459 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2005

NPI 1225033723

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

459 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Specialist share within Minnesota

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225033723. 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.

PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 E 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 722-5513. NPI 1225033723 was issued on 06/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOLDSCHMIDT 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 459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.1%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 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

1000 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1225033723
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, 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.

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF DULUTH PA
DULUTH, 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 PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

459
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
459
Total Day Supply
3,579
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
285 (62.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 74, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
216
Ondansetron Hcl
48
Celecoxib
43
Amoxicillin
41
Oxycodone Hcl
36
Cephalexin
20
Tramadol Hcl
19

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

Specialist Overview

How PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s 459 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GOLDSCHMIDT.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s specialty?
PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. wrote 459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. located?
PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. is located at 1000 E 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 722-5513.
What is PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s NPI number?
PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225033723, issued on 06/20/2005.
Does PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. had 285 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.1%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. accept Medicare?
PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 459 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s credentials?
PETER GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D.'s NPI is 1225033723 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

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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