2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1265872055 M.D.
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BRIAN SAGER, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
117
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
Industry payments
$8.3K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN SAGER, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 117 claims across 69 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $8.3K across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN SAGER, M.D. filed 117 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN SAGER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN SAGER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2013

NPI 1265872055

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

117 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRIAN SAGER, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265872055. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRIAN SAGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8300 FLOYD CURL DR FL 3, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78229, with a listed phone of (210) 450-9300. NPI 1265872055 was issued on 06/26/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAGER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 117 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8300 FLOYD CURL DR FL 3
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Provider Details

NPI 1265872055
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN SAGER, 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.

ACUTE CARE SURGERY OF SOUTH DAKOTA PC
RAPID CITY, SD
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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 BRIAN SAGER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.3K

Largest payer

Medartis 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRIAN SAGER, M.D.. To verify BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

117
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
125
Total Day Supply
1,785
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
59 (50.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
31
Gabapentin
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN SAGER, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s 117 claims are below the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAGER.

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN SAGER, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN SAGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN SAGER, M.D. wrote 117 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN SAGER, M.D. located?
BRIAN SAGER, M.D. is located at 8300 FLOYD CURL DR FL 3, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78229. Phone: (210) 450-9300.
What is BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265872055, issued on 06/26/2013.
Does BRIAN SAGER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN SAGER, M.D. had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN SAGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN SAGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN SAGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 117 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN SAGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1265872055 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

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.
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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