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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1821261256 MD
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Infectious Disease Physician in Grand Forks, 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 8,314 in Infectious 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.
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Prescribing volume
600
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sara Nausheen, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 600 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 600
- Part D claims, 2023
- 63%
- 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.
Sara Nausheen, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sara Nausheen, MD sits
This provider among infectious disease physician peers
Across the 2,276 infectious disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sara Nausheen, MD writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 infectious disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sara Nausheen, 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)
Sara Nausheen, 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 Sara Nausheen, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
600 26% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sara Nausheen, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Sara Nausheen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 725 HAMLINE ST - ALTRU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, with a listed phone of (701) 780-6800. NPI 1821261256 was issued on 04/07/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 600 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $805K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,314 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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 | 1821261256 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/07/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sara Nausheen, 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.
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sara Nausheen, MD - brand share 38.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 600 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.
600
Total Claims
$805K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 659
- Total Day Supply
- 16,278
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $740K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $64K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 179
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.68
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 38, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sara Nausheen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
46 claims
- Tivicay
Tivicay
39 claims
- Descovy
Descovy
38 claims
- Efavirenz
Efavirenz
34 claims
- Cabenuva
Cabenuva
24 claims
- Abacavir
Abacavir
22 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
22 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 15
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 46 |
| Tivicay Dolutegravir Sodium | 39 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 38 |
| Efavirenz | 34 |
| Cabenuva Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine | 24 |
| Abacavir Abacavir Sulfate | 22 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 |
| Ritonavir | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Sara Nausheen, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,314
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Nausheen, MD's 600 claims are below the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious 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 Nausheen.
Dr. Augusto Alonto
M.D.
Fargo, ND
Dr. Supha Arthurs
M.D.
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Timothy Bischof
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Paul Carson
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Godela Iverson
MD
Fargo, ND
Compare Infectious Disease 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 North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Nausheen, MD's specialty? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sara Nausheen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Nausheen, MD wrote 600 Medicare Part D claims totaling $805K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is Sara Nausheen, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sara Nausheen, MD located? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD is located at 725 HAMLINE ST - ALTRU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY, Grand Forks, ND, 58203. Phone: (701) 780-6800.
What is Sara Nausheen, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821261256, issued on 04/07/2008.
Does Sara Nausheen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $740K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,314 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Nausheen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Nausheen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Tivicay, Descovy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Nausheen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 600 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Nausheen, MD's credentials? ▼
Sara Nausheen, MD's NPI is 1821261256 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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