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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174537062 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Encinitas, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, 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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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$45.97
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Sachs, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,162 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.2/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bruce Sachs, M.D. sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Sachs, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 32% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bruce Sachs, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bruce Sachs, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Bruce Sachs, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,162 90% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.2/100 2.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 80.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bruce Sachs, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 501 N EL CAMINO REAL, Encinitas, CA, 92024, with a listed phone of (760) 944-6520. NPI 1174537062 was issued on 07/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,162 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $446K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174537062 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.1593
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.0148
Quality
76
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Bruce Sachs, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$46
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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 - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bruce Sachs, M.D.. To verify Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Bruce Sachs, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,162 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.
5,162
Total Claims
$446K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,112
- Total Day Supply
- 323,161
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $322K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $122K
- Opioid Claims
- 84 (1.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 97
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 116, 85+: 51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Sachs, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
554 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
264 claims
- Ramipril
Ramipril
251 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
230 claims
- Ezetimibe 142
Ezetimibe
142 claims
- Carvedilol 115
Carvedilol
115 claims
- Gabapentin 113
Gabapentin
113 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 106
Metoprolol Succinate
106 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 554 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 264 |
| Ramipril | 251 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 230 |
| Ezetimibe | 142 |
| Carvedilol | 115 |
| Gabapentin | 113 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 95 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 92 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Bruce Sachs, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s 5,162 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sachs.
Dr. Jacob Aaron
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Alistair Aaronson
MD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Jose Abad.
MD
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Donna Abare
MD
Oakland, CA
Marce Abare
Scotts Valley, CA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Encinitas, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bruce Sachs, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Sachs, M.D. wrote 5,162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $446K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2/100 (Quality: 69). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Sachs, M.D. located? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D. is located at 501 N EL CAMINO REAL, Encinitas, CA, 92024. Phone: (760) 944-6520.
What is Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174537062, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does Bruce Sachs, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $322K in brand drug costs.
Does Bruce Sachs, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bruce Sachs, M.D. had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bruce Sachs, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Ramipril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Sachs, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,162 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bruce Sachs, M.D.'s NPI is 1174537062 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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