Ravinda Samaraweera, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Ravinda Samaraweera is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fargo, ND with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ravinda Samaraweera, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 18+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at University of North Dakota School of Medicine (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 83/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
700 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-1802
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383/100
North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
400
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,122
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $874k
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 13, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
Po Box 2168, Fargo, ND 58107-2168
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ravinda Samaraweera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ravinda Samaraweera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder 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 Ravinda Samaraweera
Dr. Samaraweera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 234-4036.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ravinda Samaraweera
Practice Location
700 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-1802
Mailing Address
Po Box 2168, Fargo, ND 58107-2168
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