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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1306808191 M.D.
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Hinesville, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,116 in Neurological Surgery 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
73.6/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
John Sarzier, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.6/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 43
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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John Sarzier, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Sarzier, M.D. sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,737 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Sarzier, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Sarzier, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Sarzier, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 John Sarzier, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
43 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.6/100 9.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Sarzier, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) - 73.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
John Sarzier, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1146 E.G. MILES PKWY, Hinesville, GA, 31313, with a listed phone of (912) 877-4400. NPI 1306808191 was issued on 04/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $711 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9, Cost 40.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,116 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1306808191 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.6345
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.907
Quality
40.5413
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
43
Total Claims
$711
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 43
- Total Day Supply
- 678
- Generic Drug Cost
- $373
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (32.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How John Sarzier, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,116
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
John Sarzier, M.D.'s 43 claims are below the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sarzier.
Dr. Robert Abramson
MD
Augusta, GA
Dr. David Adamson
MD, PHD, MPH
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Folorunso Akintobi
MD FICS
Duluth, GA
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Cargill Alleyne
MD
Augusta, GA
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurological Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sarzier, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Hinesville, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Sarzier, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Sarzier, M.D. wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $711 in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is John Sarzier, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6/100 (Quality: 74.9, Cost: 40.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Sarzier, M.D. located? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D. is located at 1146 E.G. MILES PKWY, Hinesville, GA, 31313. Phone: (912) 877-4400.
What is John Sarzier, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306808191, issued on 04/05/2006.
Does John Sarzier, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Sarzier, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.6%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,116 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does John Sarzier, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Sarzier, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Sarzier, M.D.'s NPI is 1306808191 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
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 (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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