2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1518077965 MD
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LEAH SANCHEZ, MD

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. 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
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
77.5207/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$882.77
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LEAH SANCHEZ, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 114 claims — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5207/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $882.77 across 49 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LEAH SANCHEZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5207 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 114 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)

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).

LEAH SANCHEZ, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1518077965

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

114 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

77.5207/100 5.579299999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Alabama

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Alabama

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5207/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 77.5207/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 77.5207/100 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).

LEAH SANCHEZ, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518077965. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANCHEZ 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 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. 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 77.5207/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.3154, Cost 57.395), 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

1722 PINE ST..
MONTGOMERY, AL 36106

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

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.

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 77.5207/100 (Quality: 64.3154, Cost: 57.395). 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

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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