Michelle Atchison, MD
NPI 1659563039 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Atchison, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1659563039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659563039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53855 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,625 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 566 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 488 | $87 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 402 | $126 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 255 | $39 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 230 | $446 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 167 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 159 | 48 |
| Timolol Maleate | 80 | 27 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 77 | 59 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 54 | 49 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 39 | 17 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 36 | 13 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 34 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$549 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1702 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103-4940Phone: (701) 364-3300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-09
- Last updated
- 2021-11-16
- Certified
- 2021-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Atchison's NPI number?
- Michelle Atchison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659563039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Atchison's specialty?
- Michelle Atchison is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michelle Atchison located?
- Michelle Atchison's practice location on file with NPPES is 3171 44th St S Unit 101, Fargo, ND 58104-8521.
- What is Michelle Atchison's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Atchison is (701) 235-0561.
- Does Michelle Atchison accept Medicare?
- Michelle Atchison is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Atchison's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Atchison's NPI (1659563039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.