2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1538104443 M.D.
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KENT SASSE, M.D.

Surgery Physician in RENO, Nevada. 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.5901/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$553.54
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENT SASSE, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 348 claims across 151 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $553.54 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENT SASSE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5901 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENT SASSE, M.D. 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).

KENT SASSE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2006

NPI 1538104443

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

91.5901/100 8.490100000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgery Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENT SASSE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5901/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 91.5901/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 91.5901/100 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).

KENT SASSE, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538104443. 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.

KENT SASSE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 75 PRINGLE WAY, RENO, NV, 89502, with a listed phone of (775) 829-7999. NPI 1538104443 was issued on 06/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SASSE 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 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%. 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 91.5901/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0511), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

75 PRINGLE WAY
RENO, NV 89502

Provider Details

NPI 1538104443
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0511
Quality
96.8817
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENT SASSE, 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.

K SASSE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
RENO, NV

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

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 KENT SASSE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$554

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KENT SASSE, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 348 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.

348
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
489
Total Day Supply
10,156
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
80 (23.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
63
Enoxaparin Sodium
40
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Oxybutynin Chloride
36
Tramadol Hcl
33
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
31
Scopolamine
30

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How KENT SASSE, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

KENT SASSE, M.D.'s 348 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENT SASSE, M.D.'s specialty?
KENT SASSE, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENT SASSE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENT SASSE, M.D. wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is KENT SASSE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENT SASSE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (Quality: 85.0511). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENT SASSE, M.D. located?
KENT SASSE, M.D. is located at 75 PRINGLE WAY, RENO, NV, 89502. Phone: (775) 829-7999.
What is KENT SASSE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENT SASSE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538104443, issued on 06/17/2006.
Does KENT SASSE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENT SASSE, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does KENT SASSE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENT SASSE, M.D. had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENT SASSE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENT SASSE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Enoxaparin Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENT SASSE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENT SASSE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENT SASSE, M.D.'s credentials?
KENT SASSE, M.D.'s NPI is 1538104443 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.
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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