Joel Erickson, M.D.
Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Joel Erickson is a Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fargo, ND with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Joel Erickson, M.D. specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Fargo, ND in group practice. A University of North Dakota School of Medicine graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1484dNPPES updated 2022-04-29 · 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 86% of doctors in North Dakota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.13/100
North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in North DakotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.75%
North Dakota avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
7.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
833
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
86
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
645
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $173k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$77 received from industry
2 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 Joel Erickson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Taxonomy: 2084S0012X
Education & Training
University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Joel Erickson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Erickson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fargo 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 Joel Erickson
NPI records show Dr. Erickson as active with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 234-5673.
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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Practice Location
2801 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103
Mailing Address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
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