2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1366591711 M.D.
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LAURA SANDERS, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois. 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
644
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.8902/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$21.19
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA SANDERS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.8902/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 644 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.8902/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
644
Part D claims, 2023
74%
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.

LAURA SANDERS, 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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA SANDERS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 LAURA SANDERS, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1366591711

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

644 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

84.8902/100 1.7901999999999987% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 84.8902/100 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).

LAURA SANDERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415, with a listed phone of (708) 952-0109. NPI 1366591711 was issued on 01/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDERS 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 644 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 45.218), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

10436 SOUTHWEST HWY
CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415

Provider Details

NPI 1366591711
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
45.218
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA SANDERS, 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.

FOUNDATION FOR OUTREACH SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL
SUBURBAN EYE SPECIALISTS
CHICAGO RIDGE, IL

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 LAURA SANDERS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA SANDERS, M.D.. To verify LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAURA SANDERS, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 644 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.

644
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,083
Total Day Supply
30,840
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 46, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA SANDERS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
222
Timolol Maleate
89
Brimonidine Tartrate
75
Dorzolamide Hcl
53
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
23
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15
Travoprost
13
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAURA SANDERS, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s 644 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA SANDERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA SANDERS, M.D. wrote 644 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.8902/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 45.218). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA SANDERS, M.D. located?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D. is located at 10436 SOUTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, 60415. Phone: (708) 952-0109.
What is LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366591711, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does LAURA SANDERS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA SANDERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA SANDERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 644 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA SANDERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1366591711 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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