2026 NPPES data Neurology Chiropractor NPI 1740542463 M.D.
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CHARLES SALES, M.D.

Neurology Chiropractor in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. 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
490
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Neurology Chiropractor avg: 435
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$673.82
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES SALES, M.D. is a Neurology Chiropractor ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 490 claims across 114 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $673.82 across 44 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHARLES SALES, M.D. filed 490 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHARLES SALES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2012

NPI 1740542463

Primary specialty

Neurology Chiropractor

Niche

781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

490 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 435

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Neurology Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Neurology Chiropractor share within Arizona

1. Neurology Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Chiropractor share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Chiropractor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Chiropractor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Chiropractor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Chiropractor) — 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).

CHARLES SALES, M.D. is a Neurology Chiropractor provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740542463. 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.

CHARLES SALES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Chiropractor provider holding M.D. credentials at 9700 N 91ST ST STE A115, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258, with a listed phone of (480) 227-1158. NPI 1740542463 was issued on 06/08/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALES 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 490 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $297K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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.

Neurology Chiropractor is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 781 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 435 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

9700 N 91ST ST STE A115
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258

Provider Details

NPI 1740542463
Specialty Neurology Chiropractor
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES SALES, 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.

MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
KENT, WA

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 CHARLES SALES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$674

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 · Typical

CHARLES SALES, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 490 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.

490
Total Claims
$297K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
742
Total Day Supply
21,154
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$286K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Gabapentin
77
Donepezil Hcl
56
Duloxetine Hcl
25
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
22
Primidone
20
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
17
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
16
Gammagard Liquid
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50
15
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
13
Pregabalin
12

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

Neurology Chiropractor Overview

How CHARLES SALES, M.D. fits within the Neurology Chiropractor landscape nationally.

781
Neurology Chiropractor Providers in US
50
States with Neurology Chiropractor
435
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s 490 claims are above the specialty average of 435.

Nearby Neurology Chiropractor Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Neurology Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES SALES, M.D. specializes in Neurology Chiropractor and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES SALES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES SALES, M.D. wrote 490 Medicare Part D claims totaling $297K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES SALES, M.D. located?
CHARLES SALES, M.D. is located at 9700 N 91ST ST STE A115, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258. Phone: (480) 227-1158.
What is CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740542463, issued on 06/08/2012.
Does CHARLES SALES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $286K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 781 Neurology Chiropractor providers across 50 states in the US. The average Neurology Chiropractor provider writes 435 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES SALES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES SALES, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES SALES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 490 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES SALES, M.D.'s NPI is 1740542463 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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