NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1770657157 MD
Verify on CMS → Samir Turk, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Minot, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,298 in Cardiovascular Disease 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 836 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
83.8/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.6K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Samir Turk, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 6,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 83.8/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥39th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Samir Turk, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1770657157), first enumerated 11/20/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 6,408 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$1.6K in reported industry payments (34 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1770657157 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1770657157
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 25K Cardiovascular Disease
- MIPS-INLINE 83.8/100
- RX-MID 6,408
- BOOK-THIN 40 in North Dakota
- PHOTO-FINISH Joseph Elliott · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Turk · this prov…
Turk · this provider
83.8 MIPS pts
- Raja Nawaz · hig…
Raja Nawaz
83.8 MIPS pts
- Joseph Elliott ·…
Joseph Elliott
83.8 MIPS pts
- Adam Reynolds · …
Adam Reynolds
83.8 MIPS pts
- Rick Pumill · near
Rick Pumill
83.8 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Samir Turk, 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.
84 ≥ 39th percentile 39% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Samir Turk, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 7,999 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Samir Turk, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Samir Turk, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Samir Turk, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Samir Turk, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,408 103% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.8/100 0.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Samir Turk, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770657157 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.7984
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.3733
Quality
67.6212
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samir Turk, 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.
Trinity Health
Minot, 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 Samir Turk, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
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 2024.
6,408
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
836
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,864
- Total Day Supply
- 407,006
- Generic Drug Cost
- $123K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 353, 75-84: 297, 85+: 161
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samir Turk, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
645 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
537 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
509 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
350 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
308 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
293 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 241
Rosuvastatin Calcium
241 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 192
Metoprolol Tartrate
192 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 645 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 537 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 509 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 |
| Furosemide | 308 |
| Lisinopril | 293 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 241 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 192 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 176 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Samir Turk, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
25,298
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,149
Avg Claims per Provider
Samir Turk, MD's 6,408 claims are above the specialty average of 3,149.
Nationwide Cardiovascular Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Turk, both outside North Dakota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.8 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Turk.
One of 40 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in North Dakota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Rabeea Aboufakher
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Udit Agarwal
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Abdelhamid Ahmed
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Walter Atiga
M.D
Fargo, ND
Dr. Puvanalingam Ayyadurai
MD
Grand Forks, ND
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samir Turk, MD's specialty? ▼
Samir Turk, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Minot, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Samir Turk, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Samir Turk, MD wrote 6,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 836 beneficiaries.
What is Samir Turk, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Samir Turk, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8/100 (Quality: 78.4, Cost: 67.6). 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 Samir Turk, MD located? ▼
Samir Turk, MD is located at 2305 37TH AVE SW, Minot, ND, 58701. Phone: (701) 857-5000.
What is Samir Turk, MD's NPI number? ▼
Samir Turk, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770657157, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does Samir Turk, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samir Turk, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,298 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samir Turk, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samir Turk, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samir Turk, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Samir Turk, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,408 Part D claims and 836 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samir Turk, MD's credentials? ▼
Samir Turk, MD's NPI is 1770657157 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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