2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1124478565 MD
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SARAH FISCHER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ORTONVILLE, Minnesota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.6082/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SARAH FISCHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.6082/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.6082/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

SARAH FISCHER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

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 average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2016

NPI 1124478565

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,579 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

81.6082/100 1.4917999999999978% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH FISCHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.6082/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 81.6082/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.6%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 81.6082/100 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).

SARAH FISCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 450 EASTVOLD AVE, ORTONVILLE, MN, 56278, with a listed phone of (320) 839-6157. NPI 1124478565 was issued on 06/16/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FISCHER 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 2,579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $231K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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 81.6082/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.5372, Cost 41.99), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

450 EASTVOLD AVE
ORTONVILLE, MN 56278

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
Avg: 83.1
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%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% 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 / 82% 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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

147,640
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.

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.

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 81.6082/100 (Quality: 97.5372, Cost: 41.99). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. 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 82% 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 147,640 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

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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