2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1881615318 MD
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STEPHEN KORTE, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$80.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN KORTE, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 304 claims across 70 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $80.08 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN KORTE, MD filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN KORTE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEPHEN KORTE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1881615318

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within North Dakota

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within North Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

STEPHEN KORTE, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881615318. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHEN KORTE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1300 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 780-2300. NPI 1881615318 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KORTE 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1300 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1881615318
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN KORTE, 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.

VAL VERDE HOSPITAL CORPORATION
DEL RIO, TX

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 STEPHEN KORTE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80

Largest payer

Acist Medical Systems, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEPHEN KORTE, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 304 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.

304
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
688
Total Day Supply
20,501
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
59
Metoprolol Succinate
25
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Furosemide
20
Spironolactone
20
Hydrochlorothiazide
19
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Carvedilol
15
Lisinopril
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN KORTE, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN KORTE, MD's 304 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KORTE.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN KORTE, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN KORTE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN KORTE, MD wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN KORTE, MD located?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD is located at 1300 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 780-2300.
What is STEPHEN KORTE, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881615318, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does STEPHEN KORTE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN KORTE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN KORTE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN KORTE, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN KORTE, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN KORTE, MD's NPI is 1881615318 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.
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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