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.

(701) 746-7521Grand Forks, ND
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 7 Internal Medicine providers in NDSee all Internal Medicine in Grand Forks19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4139dNPPES updated 2015-01-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3035 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4040

CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

97.58/100

North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.5%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

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

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$164 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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