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RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP

Nurse Practitioner 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
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What the federal data shows

RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.9973/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing

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RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2006

NPI 1407877749

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,554 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Dakota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 82.9973/100 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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RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 737 BROADWAY, FARGO, ND, 58122, with a listed phone of (701) 234-6600. NPI 1407877749 was issued on 07/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLICKENSDERFER 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 1,554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.5%. 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 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

737 BROADWAY
FARGO, ND 58122

Provider Details

NPI 1407877749
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,554 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.

1,554
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,886
Total Day Supply
52,670
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
412 (26.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 41, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP 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
Gabapentin
455
Pregabalin
130
Tizanidine Hcl
114
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
89
Duloxetine Hcl
87
Tramadol Hcl
76
Meloxicam
59
Oxycodone Hcl
57
Methocarbamol
53
Baclofen
51

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's 1,554 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's specialty?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: NP.
How much does RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP wrote 1,554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
What is RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's Medicare quality score?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP located?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP is located at 737 BROADWAY, FARGO, ND, 58122. Phone: (701) 234-6600.
What is RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's NPI number?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407877749, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
Does RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP had 412 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP accept Medicare?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,554 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's credentials?
RHONDA BLICKENSDERFER, NP's NPI is 1407877749 with credentials NP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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