2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1801976956 M.D.
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CALIN SAVU, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in JONESBORO, Arkansas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 349 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$116.7
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CALIN SAVU, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 349 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $116.7 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CALIN SAVU, M.D. filed 3,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JONESBORO, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CALIN SAVU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CALIN SAVU, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2006

NPI 1801976956

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,166 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

CALIN SAVU, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1801976956. 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.

CALIN SAVU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 505 E MATTHEWS AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401, with a listed phone of (870) 972-0411. NPI 1801976956 was issued on 10/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAVU 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 3,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 349 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.4%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

505 E MATTHEWS AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401

Provider Details

NPI 1801976956
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CALIN SAVU, 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.

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS PAIN MEDICINE
JONESBORO, AR

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 CALIN SAVU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$117

Largest payer

Curonix LLC

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

CALIN SAVU, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,166 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.

3,166
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
349
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,175
Total Day Supply
90,503
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Opioid Claims
1,849 (58.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 185, 65-74: 121, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
765
Gabapentin
452
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
320
Oxycodone Hcl
263
Methadone Hcl
188
Pregabalin
131
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
125
Morphine Sulfate
108
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
102
Duloxetine Hcl
92

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How CALIN SAVU, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s 3,166 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s specialty?
CALIN SAVU, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in JONESBORO, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CALIN SAVU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CALIN SAVU, M.D. wrote 3,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 349 beneficiaries.
Where is CALIN SAVU, M.D. located?
CALIN SAVU, M.D. is located at 505 E MATTHEWS AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 972-0411.
What is CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s NPI number?
CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801976956, issued on 10/16/2006.
Does CALIN SAVU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
Does CALIN SAVU, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CALIN SAVU, M.D. had 1,849 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.4%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CALIN SAVU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CALIN SAVU, M.D. accept Medicare?
CALIN SAVU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,166 Part D claims and 349 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s credentials?
CALIN SAVU, M.D.'s NPI is 1801976956 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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