2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1225128796 MD
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KENNETH SAUER, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH SAUER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 187 claims across 32 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KENNETH SAUER, MD filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH SAUER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KENNETH SAUER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1225128796

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

KENNETH SAUER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225128796. 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.

KENNETH SAUER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 202-2093. NPI 1225128796 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAUER 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1225128796
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH SAUER, 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.

ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 · Generic-heavy

KENNETH SAUER, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 187 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.

187
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
262
Total Day Supply
7,185
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
29 (15.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
15
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Pantoprazole Sodium
13

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KENNETH SAUER, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH SAUER, MD's 187 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH SAUER, MD's specialty?
KENNETH SAUER, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH SAUER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH SAUER, MD wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH SAUER, MD located?
KENNETH SAUER, MD is located at 9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 202-2093.
What is KENNETH SAUER, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH SAUER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225128796, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does KENNETH SAUER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH SAUER, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH SAUER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH SAUER, MD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH SAUER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH SAUER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH SAUER, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH SAUER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH SAUER, MD's credentials?
KENNETH SAUER, MD's NPI is 1225128796 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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