2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1245345339 M.D.
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JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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 · 539 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$100.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. filed 2,823 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, prescribing 80% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$100.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,823 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. 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 JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1245345339

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,823 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245345339. 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.

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, with a listed phone of (610) 402-3110. NPI 1245345339 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDBERG 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 2,823 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 539 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $681K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Provider Details

NPI 1245345339
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

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 JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$101

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 — Pennsylvania PA-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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.. To verify JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,823 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.

2,823
Total Claims
$681K
Total Drug Cost
539
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,502
Total Day Supply
223,422
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$602K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 229, 85+: 113

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
453
Eliquis
Apixaban
367
Losartan Potassium
170
Atorvastatin Calcium
155
Amlodipine Besylate
142
Metoprolol Tartrate
135
Furosemide
103
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
99
Lisinopril
91
Rosuvastatin Calcium
87

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s 2,823 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. wrote 2,823 Medicare Part D claims totaling $681K in drug costs for 539 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. located?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. is located at 1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103. Phone: (610) 402-3110.
What is JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245345339, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $602K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,823 Part D claims and 539 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES SANDBERG, M.D.'s NPI is 1245345339 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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