Esperanza S Argenziano, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Esperanza S Argenziano is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Grand Forks, ND with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Esperanza S Argenziano, MD runs an independent rheumatologist practice in Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 91% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4139dNPPES updated 2015-01-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 91% of doctors in North Dakota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in North DakotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.5%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
239
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
188
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
985
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $741k
Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$164 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Esperanza S Argenziano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Esperanza S Argenziano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Esperanza S Argenziano for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Grand Forks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Esperanza S Argenziano
Dr. Argenziano is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 746-7521.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Esperanza S Argenziano
Practice Location
3035 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4040
Mailing Address
3035 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4040
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