NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1043620065 M.D
Verify on CMS → Arun Sood, M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
754
Medicare Part D claims · 403 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.9/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.4K
108 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Arun Sood, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.9/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 754 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.9/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 754
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $2.4K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043620065 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1043620065
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 331K Student in
- MIPS-INLINE 83.9/100
- RX-LIGHT 754
- BOOK-LIGHT 4,255 in Arizona
- PHOTO-FINISH Sumit Bhutani · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Sood · this prov…
Sood · this provider
83.9 MIPS pts
- Sumit Bhutani · …
Sumit Bhutani
83.9 MIPS pts
- Danisha Allen · …
Danisha Allen
83.9 MIPS pts
- Angela Darko · n…
Angela Darko
83.9 MIPS pts
- Ankit Rajgariah …
Ankit Rajgariah
83.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Arun Sood, M.D's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
84 ≥ 39th percentile 39% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Arun Sood, M.D sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,177 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Arun Sood, M.D writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 38% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Arun Sood, M.D. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Arun Sood, M.D?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
754 64% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.9/100 0.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Arun Sood, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043620065 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/29/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.9183
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
70.7605
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Arun Sood, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Center For Dermatology PLLC
Phoenix, AZ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Arun Sood, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.4K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Arun Sood, M.D - brand share 3.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 754 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
754
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
403
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 809
- Total Day Supply
- 20,002
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $54K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 53
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arun Sood, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
137 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
133 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
106 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
91 claims
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
72 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 38
Doxycycline Hyclate
38 claims
- Prednisone 22
Prednisone
22 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 13
Hydroxyzine Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 137 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 133 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 106 |
| Ketoconazole | 91 |
| Hydrocortisone | 72 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 |
| Prednisone | 22 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 13 |
| Dupixent Syringe Dupilumab | 12 |
| Metronidazole | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Arun Sood, M.D fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Arun Sood, M.D's 754 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sood, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sood.
One of 4,255 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arun Sood, M.D's specialty? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Arun Sood, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arun Sood, M.D wrote 754 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 403 beneficiaries.
What is Arun Sood, M.D's Medicare quality score? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9/100 (Quality: 70.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Arun Sood, M.D located? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D is located at 11209 N TATUM BLVD STE 175, Phoenix, AZ, 85028. Phone: (480) 905-8485.
What is Arun Sood, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043620065, issued on 04/29/2014.
Does Arun Sood, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $54K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arun Sood, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arun Sood, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arun Sood, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 754 Part D claims and 403 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arun Sood, M.D's credentials? ▼
Arun Sood, M.D's NPI is 1043620065 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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