2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1144224007 M.D.
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VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in EDINA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 357 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
95.2372/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.2372/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,241 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.2372/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2005

NPI 1144224007

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,241 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

95.2372/100 12.137200000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.2372/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 95.2372/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.2%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 95.2372/100 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).

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7600 FRANCE AVE S STE 5100, EDINA, MN, 55435, with a listed phone of (952) 893-1959. NPI 1144224007 was issued on 06/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERGLUND 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 1,241 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 357 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $712K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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 95.2372/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.3404), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

7600 FRANCE AVE S STE 5100
EDINA, MN 55435

Provider Details

NPI 1144224007
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.2372
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.3404
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,241
Total Claims
$712K
Total Drug Cost
357
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,589
Total Day Supply
76,306
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
47 (3.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 188, 75-84: 126, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. 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
Prednisone
314
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
208
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
153
Gabapentin
46
Allopurinol
44
Leflunomide
42
Tramadol Hcl
40
Sulfasalazine
38
Alendronate Sodium
30
Azathioprine
20

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s 1,241 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s specialty?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in EDINA, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. wrote 1,241 Medicare Part D claims totaling $712K in drug costs for 357 beneficiaries.
What is VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.2372/100 (Quality: 91.3404). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. located?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. is located at 7600 FRANCE AVE S STE 5100, EDINA, MN, 55435. Phone: (952) 893-1959.
What is VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s NPI number?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144224007, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. accept Medicare?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,241 Part D claims and 357 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s credentials?
VERNON BERGLUND, M.D.'s NPI is 1144224007 with credentials M.D.. 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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