2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1992782882 M.D.
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Robert Tierney, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in St Louis Park, 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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 · 263 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$800
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Robert Tierney, M.D. filed 1,285 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in St Louis Park, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$800
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.

Robert Tierney, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,285 Top 22% higher than 78% 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. 2K+: 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Robert Tierney, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Robert Tierney, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2005

NPI 1992782882

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,285 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 11.7%Behavior Technician11.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.7%Clinical Social Worker4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.1%Physical Therapist4.1%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Rheumatology Physician - 0.1%Rheumatology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:

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 Tierney, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, St Louis Park, MN, 55416, with a listed phone of (952) 993-3708. NPI 1992782882 was issued on 12/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tierney 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 1,285 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $528K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 85% 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD
St Louis Park, MN 55416

Provider Details

NPI 1992782882
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/30/2005

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 Robert Tierney, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$800

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Robert Tierney, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Rheumatology Physician average

13% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,285 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.

1,285
Total Claims
$528K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,678
Total Day Supply
78,202
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$475K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
26 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 91, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Robert Tierney, M.D. 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
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
389
Prednisone
309
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
91
Meloxicam
44
Leflunomide
41
Methotrexate Sodium
Methotrexate Sodium/Pf
34
Celecoxib
26
Naproxen
26
Tramadol Hcl
17
Sulindac
16

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Robert Tierney, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Robert Tierney, M.D.'s 1,285 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Rheumatology 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Tierney, M.D.'s specialty?
Robert Tierney, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Robert Tierney, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Robert Tierney, M.D. wrote 1,285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $528K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Tierney, M.D. located?
Robert Tierney, M.D. is located at 3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, St Louis Park, MN, 55416. Phone: (952) 993-3708.
What is Robert Tierney, M.D.'s NPI number?
Robert Tierney, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992782882, issued on 12/30/2005.
Does Robert Tierney, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Robert Tierney, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $475K in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Tierney, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Robert Tierney, M.D. had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Tierney, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Tierney, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Tierney, M.D. accept Medicare?
Robert Tierney, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,285 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Tierney, M.D.'s credentials?
Robert Tierney, M.D.'s NPI is 1992782882 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.