2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1609397421 MD, MMSC
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UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC

Allergy & Immunology Physician in EAST GRAND FORKS, 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$93.17
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.9973/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
159
Part D claims, 2023
73%
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.

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC'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

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)

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2017

NPI 1609397421

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy & Immunology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 82.9973/100 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).

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding MD, MMSC credentials at 929 CENTRAL AVE NW, EAST GRAND FORKS, MN, 56721, with a listed phone of (218) 773-6800. NPI 1609397421 was issued on 06/30/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACAR 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

929 CENTRAL AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721

Provider Details

NPI 1609397421
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials MD, MMSC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2017

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 UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC 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
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK NORTH
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

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 UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$93

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Above average

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% 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
$78K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
238
Total Day Supply
6,740
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 30, 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 UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC 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
Azelastine Hcl
42
Fluticasone Propionate
23
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
16

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ACAR.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's specialty?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in EAST GRAND FORKS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD, MMSC.
How much does UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's Medicare quality score?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC located?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC is located at 929 CENTRAL AVE NW, EAST GRAND FORKS, MN, 56721. Phone: (218) 773-6800.
What is UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's NPI number?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609397421, issued on 06/30/2017.
Does UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC accept Medicare?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's credentials?
UTKUCAN ACAR, MD, MMSC's NPI is 1609397421 with credentials MD, MMSC. 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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