2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1043420722 M.D.
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ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician 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
946
Medicare Part D claims · 498 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$94.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 946 claims across 498 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $94.46 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 946 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. 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).

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2007

NPI 1043420722

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

946 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

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

North Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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.

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).

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043420722. 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.

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58122, with a listed phone of (701) 234-2525. NPI 1043420722 was issued on 05/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEIDINGER 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 946 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 498 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $569K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

801 BROADWAY N
FARGO, ND 58122

Provider Details

NPI 1043420722
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2007

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROSS MEIDINGER, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
DAKOTA GASTROENTEROLOGY, LTD
FARGO, 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).

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 ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$94

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Education

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

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 946 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.

946
Total Claims
$569K
Total Drug Cost
498
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,285
Total Day Supply
24,806
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$528K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
29 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 149, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
105
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
55
Azathioprine
37
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
32
Pantoprazole Sodium
31
Balsalazide Disodium
30
Mesalamine
20
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
18
Famotidine
17
Sulfasalazine
17

* 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 ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s 946 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 MEIDINGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s specialty?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. wrote 946 Medicare Part D claims totaling $569K in drug costs for 498 beneficiaries.
What is ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. 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 ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. located?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. is located at 801 BROADWAY N, FARGO, ND, 58122. Phone: (701) 234-2525.
What is ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043420722, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $528K in brand drug costs.
Does ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Azathioprine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 946 Part D claims and 498 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s credentials?
ROSS MEIDINGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1043420722 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.
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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