NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1548231889 MD
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Gadsden, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,978 in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 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
821
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician avg: 399
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Elbert Sanders, MD filed 821 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Gadsden, Alabama, prescribing 95% generic.
- 821
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥72nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Elbert Sanders, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1548231889), first enumerated 01/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 821 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548231889 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1548231889
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 14K Anatomic Pathology
- RX-LIGHT 821
- BOOK-THIN 177 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Kryder Van Buskirk,… · 2006
Elbert Sanders, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
821 ≥ 72nd percentile 72% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Elbert Sanders, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Elbert Sanders, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
821 106% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1548231889 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Elbert Sanders, MD - brand share 5.0%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 821 2024 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 2024.
821
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 827.167
- Total Day Supply
- 18,602
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $153K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elbert Sanders, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
775 claims
- Suboxone 27
Suboxone
27 claims
- Zubsolv 14
Zubsolv
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 775 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 27 |
| Zubsolv Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview
How Elbert Sanders, MD fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.
13,978
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
399
Avg Claims per Provider
Elbert Sanders, MD's 821 claims are above the specialty average of 399.
Nationwide Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sanders, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sanders.
One of 177 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elbert Sanders, MD's specialty? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in Gadsden, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Elbert Sanders, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Elbert Sanders, MD wrote 821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
Where is Elbert Sanders, MD located? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD is located at 1007 GOODYEAR AVE, Gadsden, AL, 35901. Phone: (256) 494-4000.
What is Elbert Sanders, MD's NPI number? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548231889, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does Elbert Sanders, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,978 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 399 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elbert Sanders, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Elbert Sanders, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Zubsolv. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elbert Sanders, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 821 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elbert Sanders, MD's credentials? ▼
Elbert Sanders, MD's NPI is 1548231889 with credentials MD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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