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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1124478565 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Ortonville, 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 147,760 in Family 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.6/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sarah Fischer, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.6/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1124478565 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1124478565
- ENUM-MID 2016
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 81.6/100
- RX-MID 2,579
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,827 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-FINISH Mitchell Blom · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Fischer · this p…
Fischer · this provider
81.6 MIPS pts
- Danielle Clark ·…
Danielle Clark
81.6 MIPS pts
- Sarah Ristvedt ·…
Sarah Ristvedt
81.6 MIPS pts
- Mitchell Blom · …
Mitchell Blom
81.6 MIPS pts
- Spencer Carlston…
Spencer Carlstone
81.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Sarah Fischer, 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.
82 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sarah Fischer, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sarah Fischer, MD writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 33% - 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 family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sarah Fischer, 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)
Sarah Fischer, 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 Sarah Fischer, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,579 25% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.6/100 1.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sarah Fischer, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.6/100
- 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 | 1124478565 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2016 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.6082
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
97.5372
Quality
41.99
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sarah Fischer, 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.
Ortonville Area Health Services
Milbank, SD
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 · Typical
Sarah Fischer, MD - brand share 18.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,579 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.
2,579
Total Claims
$231K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,244
- Total Day Supply
- 120,091
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $192K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
- Opioid Claims
- 86 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 56, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sarah Fischer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
165 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
140 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
136 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
89 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
79 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
75 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
71 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 65
Hydrochlorothiazide
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 165 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 140 |
| Lisinopril | 136 |
| Omeprazole | 89 |
| Losartan Potassium | 79 |
| Simvastatin | 75 |
| Potassium Chloride | 71 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 65 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 51 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Sarah Fischer, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Fischer, MD's 2,579 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Fischer, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2016)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fischer.
One of 3,827 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Lise Aasheim
M.D.
Albert Lea, MN
Dr. Cherry Abary
D.O.
Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Jihan Abbott
D.O.
Woodbury, MN
Dr. Mona Abdel-Bary
MBBCH
Fridley, MN
Dr. Yasmin Abdulaya
MD
Saint Cloud, MN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Fischer, MD's specialty? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Ortonville, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sarah Fischer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Fischer, MD wrote 2,579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $231K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is Sarah Fischer, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.6/100 (Quality: 97.5, Cost: 42). 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 Sarah Fischer, MD located? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD is located at 450 EASTVOLD AVE, Ortonville, MN, 56278. Phone: (320) 839-6157.
What is Sarah Fischer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124478565, issued on 06/16/2016.
Does Sarah Fischer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $192K in brand drug costs.
Does Sarah Fischer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sarah Fischer, MD had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Fischer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Fischer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Fischer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,579 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Fischer, MD's credentials? ▼
Sarah Fischer, MD's NPI is 1124478565 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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