2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1710475611 MD
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IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAGINAW, Michigan. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.832/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.832/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,938 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.832/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2018

NPI 1710475611

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,938 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

85.832/100 2.7319999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.832/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 85.832/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.8%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 85.832/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 HOUGHTON AVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48602, with a listed phone of (998) 746-7869. NPI 1710475611 was issued on 04/25/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AL-SABBAGH 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 1,938 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.832/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.7372, Cost 64.9344), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

1000 HOUGHTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48602

Provider Details

NPI 1710475611
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.832
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.7372
Quality
64.9344
Cost
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD 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.

SAGINAW COOPERATIVE HOSPITALS INC
SAGINAW, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD. To verify IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,938 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.

1,938
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,962
Total Day Supply
82,925
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
49 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 56, 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.

What IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
111
Gabapentin
104
Lisinopril
88
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
43
Dicyclomine Hcl
38
Diclofenac Sodium
37
Metformin Hcl
37
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
36
Famotidine
33

* 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 IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's 1,938 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AL-SABBAGH.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's specialty?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAGINAW, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD wrote 1,938 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's Medicare quality score?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.832/100 (Quality: 82.7372, Cost: 64.9344). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD located?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD is located at 1000 HOUGHTON AVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48602. Phone: (998) 746-7869.
What is IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's NPI number?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710475611, issued on 04/25/2018.
Does IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
Does IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD accept Medicare?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,938 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's credentials?
IHSAN AL-SABBAGH, MD's NPI is 1710475611 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

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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