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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1215976964 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 412 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$135.82
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nelson Sandoval, MD filed 8,288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Tucson, Arizona, prescribing 92% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Nelson Sandoval, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,288 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nelson Sandoval, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Nelson Sandoval, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,288 205% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Nelson Sandoval, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6540 E CARONDELET DR, Tucson, AZ, 85710, with a listed phone of (520) 751-8114. NPI 1215976964 was issued on 06/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 412 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $555K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1215976964 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/06/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nelson Sandoval, MD 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.
Arizona Community Physicians PC
Tucson, AZ
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 Nelson Sandoval, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$136
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Nelson Sandoval, MD - brand share 8.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 8,288 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.
8,288
Total Claims
$555K
Total Drug Cost
412
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 18,448
- Total Day Supply
- 536,385
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $424K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $129K
- Opioid Claims
- 271 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 243
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 149, 85+: 70
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nelson Sandoval, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
408 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
331 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
281 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
216 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
211 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
201 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
182 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
174 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 408 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 331 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 281 |
| Metformin Hcl | 216 |
| Lisinopril | 211 |
| Omeprazole | 201 |
| Losartan Potassium | 182 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 174 |
| Gabapentin | 165 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 138 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Nelson Sandoval, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Nelson Sandoval, MD's 8,288 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sandoval.
Dr. Daniel Aaronson
MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Jaber Abawi
MD
Payson, AZ
Dr. Demsas Abay
MD
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Firas Abbas
M.D. M.P.H.
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Hassan Abbas
D.O.
Mesa, AZ
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelson Sandoval, MD's specialty? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nelson Sandoval, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nelson Sandoval, MD wrote 8,288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $555K in drug costs for 412 beneficiaries.
Where is Nelson Sandoval, MD located? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD is located at 6540 E CARONDELET DR, Tucson, AZ, 85710. Phone: (520) 751-8114.
What is Nelson Sandoval, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215976964, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does Nelson Sandoval, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $424K in brand drug costs.
Does Nelson Sandoval, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nelson Sandoval, MD had 271 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nelson Sandoval, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nelson Sandoval, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nelson Sandoval, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,288 Part D claims and 412 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nelson Sandoval, MD's credentials? ▼
Nelson Sandoval, MD's NPI is 1215976964 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.
- 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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