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2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1205247913 M.D., M.P.H.
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Radiation Oncology Physician in Fargo, 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 6,018 in Radiation Oncology 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 159
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. sits
This provider among radiation oncology physician peers
Across the 1,988 radiation oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. writes more Part D claims than 70% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 radiation oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.. 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)
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. 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 Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
159 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) - 83/100 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).
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D., M.P.H. credentials at 820 4TH ST N, Fargo, ND, 58102, with a listed phone of (701) 234-6161. NPI 1205247913 was issued on 05/15/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1, Cost 57.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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 | 1205247913 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., M.P.H. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/15/2014 |
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 Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. 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
Fargo, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
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 · Generic-heavy
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. - brand share 9.0%
Radiation Oncology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 159 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.
159
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 177
- Total Day Supply
- 2,672
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (13.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.92
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
33 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
25 claims
- Lidocaine Hcl Visc… 13
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
13 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 12
Oxycodone Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 33 |
| Lorazepam | 25 |
| Lidocaine Hcl Viscous Lidocaine Hcl | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s 159 claims are below the specialty average of 186.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nurkic.
Dr. Robert Arusell
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Dennis Bier
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Miran Blanchard
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Mark Cooper
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Salah Dajani
MD
Fargo, ND
Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s specialty? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D., M.P.H..
How much does Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83/100 (Quality: 87.1, Cost: 57.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. located? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. is located at 820 4TH ST N, Fargo, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 234-6161.
What is Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI number? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205247913, issued on 05/15/2014.
Does Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Lorazepam, Lidocaine Hcl Viscous. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. accept Medicare? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H. appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s credentials? ▼
Sommer Nurkic, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI is 1205247913 with credentials M.D., M.P.H.. 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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