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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1922447069 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Bellingham, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal 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 · 192 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
55.5/100
▼ 28 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Robert Niznik, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 55.5/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,002 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 55.5/100
- MIPS score · -28 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Robert Niznik, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
56 ≥ 5th percentile 5% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Niznik, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 34,612 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Niznik, MD writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert Niznik, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Niznik, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Robert Niznik, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,002 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
55.5/100 28 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Niznik, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 55.5/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 55.5/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Robert Niznik, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3104 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 101, Bellingham, WA, 98225, with a listed phone of (360) 734-9233. NPI 1922447069 was issued on 06/21/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,002 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 55.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6, Cost 61.7), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1922447069 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
55.4684
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
76.5843
Quality
61.709
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Niznik, 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.
Mt. Baker Nephrology Associates Inc PS
Bellingham, WA
Snokidney PLLC
Everett, WA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Niznik, MD. To verify Robert Niznik, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Niznik, MD - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,002 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.
1,002
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,238
- Total Day Supply
- 66,016
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $87K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.13
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 73, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Niznik, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
118 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
100 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
91 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
76 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
72 claims
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
53 claims
- Carvedilol 44
Carvedilol
44 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 42
Sevelamer Carbonate
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 118 |
| Torsemide | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 |
| Furosemide | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 72 |
| Calcitriol | 53 |
| Carvedilol | 44 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Robert Niznik, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Niznik, MD's 1,002 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Niznik.
Dr. Sheida Aalami
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Barry Aaronson
MD
Seattle, WA
Gloria Abacan
Prosser, WA
Rebecca Abay
Seattle, WA
Syed Abbas
Tacoma, WA
Compare Internal 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 Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Niznik, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Bellingham, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Niznik, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Niznik, MD wrote 1,002 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Niznik, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.5/100 (Quality: 76.6, Cost: 61.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Niznik, MD located? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD is located at 3104 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 101, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Phone: (360) 734-9233.
What is Robert Niznik, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922447069, issued on 06/21/2013.
Does Robert Niznik, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Niznik, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Niznik, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Torsemide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Niznik, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,002 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Niznik, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Niznik, MD's NPI is 1922447069 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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