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2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1518077965 MD
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Montgomery, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,803 in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology 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
114
Medicare Part D claims · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$882.77
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Leah Sanchez, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 114 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.5/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 114
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Leah Sanchez, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Leah Sanchez, MD sits
This provider among neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician peers
Across the 160 neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Leah Sanchez, MD writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-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 neurology with special qualifications in child neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Leah Sanchez, MD. 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)
Leah Sanchez, MD 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 Leah Sanchez, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
114 68% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.5/100 5.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Leah Sanchez, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) - 77.5/100 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).
Leah Sanchez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1722 PINE ST.., Montgomery, AL, 36106, with a listed phone of (334) 613-0758. NPI 1518077965 was issued on 08/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.3, Cost 57.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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 | 1518077965 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.5207
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.3154
Quality
57.395
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Leah Sanchez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$883
Largest payer
UCB, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Leah Sanchez, MD - brand share 17.0%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 114 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.
114
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 130
- Total Day Supply
- 3,855
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 23.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leah Sanchez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
20 claims
- Rufinamide
Rufinamide
14 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
13 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
12 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
12 claims
- Levetiracetam Er
Levetiracetam Er
11 claims
- Nayzilam
Nayzilam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 20 |
| Rufinamide | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 13 |
| Lamotrigine | 12 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 12 |
| Levetiracetam Er Levetiracetam | 11 |
| Nayzilam Midazolam | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Leah Sanchez, MD fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider
Leah Sanchez, MD's 114 claims are below the specialty average of 359.
Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sanchez.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leah Sanchez, MD's specialty? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in Montgomery, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Leah Sanchez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leah Sanchez, MD wrote 114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Leah Sanchez, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5/100 (Quality: 64.3, Cost: 57.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Leah Sanchez, MD located? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD is located at 1722 PINE ST.., Montgomery, AL, 36106. Phone: (334) 613-0758.
What is Leah Sanchez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518077965, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does Leah Sanchez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leah Sanchez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leah Sanchez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Rufinamide, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leah Sanchez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 114 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leah Sanchez, MD's credentials? ▼
Leah Sanchez, MD's NPI is 1518077965 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
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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