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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1285637108 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Kinston, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology 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
877
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Saracino, M.D. filed 877 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Kinston, North Carolina, prescribing 76% generic.
- 877
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- 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.
Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
877 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Saracino, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Joseph Saracino, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
877 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Joseph Saracino, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2602 N HERRITAGE ST, Kinston, NC, 28501, with a listed phone of (252) 527-6565. NPI 1285637108 was issued on 05/24/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 877 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $341K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1285637108 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Saracino, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Joseph Saracino, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Banner Health Physicians Colorado LLC
Greeley, CO
Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Wilmington, NC
Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Huntersville, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joseph Saracino, M.D. - brand share 24.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 877 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.
877
Total Claims
$341K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,167
- Total Day Supply
- 33,327
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $291K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Saracino, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
160 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
146 claims
- Linzess
Linzess
74 claims
- Mesalamine Er 58
Mesalamine Er
58 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 50
Dicyclomine Hcl
50 claims
- Diphenoxylate-Atro… 37
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
37 claims
- Famotidine 35
Famotidine
35 claims
- Mesalamine 32
Mesalamine
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 160 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 146 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 74 |
| Mesalamine Er Mesalamine | 58 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 50 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 37 |
| Famotidine | 35 |
| Mesalamine | 32 |
| Hydrocortisone | 26 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Joseph Saracino, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s 877 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Saracino.
Dr. Manal Abdelmalek
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Sonia Abichandani
M.D.
Cary, NC
Dr. Sabeen Abid
M.D
Greenville, NC
Dr. Kendral Adkisson
MD
Asheville, NC
Dr. Vipul Aggarwal
M.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Kinston, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joseph Saracino, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Saracino, M.D. wrote 877 Medicare Part D claims totaling $341K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Saracino, M.D. located? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D. is located at 2602 N HERRITAGE ST, Kinston, NC, 28501. Phone: (252) 527-6565.
What is Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285637108, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does Joseph Saracino, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $291K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Saracino, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Saracino, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 877 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Saracino, M.D.'s NPI is 1285637108 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.
- 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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