Timothy S. Bischof, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Timothy S. Bischof is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fargo, ND with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
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With over 25 years in internal medicine, Timothy S. Bischof, MD is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Fargo. Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (class of 2001), he has been practicing for over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 38% 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
1 of 7 Internal Medicine providers in NDSee all Internal Medicine in Fargo25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3754dNPPES updated 2016-02-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

736 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102-4421

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83/100

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 = better

85.9%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

201

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

88

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

553

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $252k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)49%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in FargoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Timothy S. Bischof

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy S. Bischof 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 Timothy S. Bischof

Dr. Bischof 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) 234-2353.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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