Timothy A Peterson, MD
Addiction Medicine Preventive Medicine
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
With over 34 years in preventive medicine, Timothy a Peterson, MD is a long-established addiction medicine preventive medicine specialist in Grand Forks. He has been in practice for 34+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 105dNPPES updated 2026-01-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3674 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-5766
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
284
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
360
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,302
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $390k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$47 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Timothy a Peterson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
Taxonomy: 2083A0300X
Mailing address
Po Box 5210, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5210
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Timothy a Peterson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy a Peterson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Timothy a Peterson
NPI records show Dr. Peterson as active with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 205-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Timothy a Peterson
Practice Location
3674 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-5766
Mailing Address
Po Box 5210, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5210
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