2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1396720470 M.D.
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MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.

Surgery Physician in SEBRING, Florida. 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
163
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.2K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
163
Part D claims, 2023
55%
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.

MICHAEL SAAKA, 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. 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 MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2005

NPI 1396720470

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

163 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgery Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 100/100 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).

MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3425 S HIGHLANDS AVE, SEBRING, FL, 33870, with a listed phone of (863) 471-0165. NPI 1396720470 was issued on 12/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAAKA 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 163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

3425 S HIGHLANDS AVE
SEBRING, FL 33870

Provider Details

NPI 1396720470
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
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 MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.2K

Largest payer

Silk Road Medical, 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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.. To verify MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 163 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.

163
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
265
Total Day Supply
7,546
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL SAAKA, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
49
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
41
Eliquis
Apixaban
32
Gabapentin
16

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How MICHAEL SAAKA, 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

MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s 163 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in SEBRING, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. wrote 163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. located?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. is located at 3425 S HIGHLANDS AVE, SEBRING, FL, 33870. Phone: (863) 471-0165.
What is MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396720470, issued on 12/12/2005.
Does MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
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 MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Xarelto, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 163 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL SAAKA, M.D.'s NPI is 1396720470 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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