Nick Taurinskas, M.D.
NPI 1992119291 · Family Medicine Physician · Sandstone, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nick Taurinskas, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sandstone, MN (NPI 1992119291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992119291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59588 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
61 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 18 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$75 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 192 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 190 | 47 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 175 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 167 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 28 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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)
- 330 N 8th Ave EDuluth, MN 55805-2024Phone: (218) 723-1112Fax: (218) 529-9120
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nick Taurinskas's NPI number?
- Nick Taurinskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992119291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nick Taurinskas's specialty?
- Nick Taurinskas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nick Taurinskas located?
- Nick Taurinskas's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 Lundorff Dr, Sandstone, MN 55072-5051.
- What is Nick Taurinskas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nick Taurinskas is (320) 245-2250.
- Does Nick Taurinskas accept Medicare?
- Nick Taurinskas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nick Taurinskas's NPI active?
- Yes — Nick Taurinskas's NPI (1992119291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.