2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1255334892 M.D.
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PAUL SACKS, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 303 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.3K
89 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAUL SACKS, M.D. filed 2,535 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona, prescribing 80% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,535 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL SACKS, M.D. 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 PAUL SACKS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2005

NPI 1255334892

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,535 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Nephrology Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

PAUL SACKS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9100 N 2ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85020, with a listed phone of (602) 943-1231. NPI 1255334892 was issued on 05/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SACKS 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 2,535 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $722K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

9100 N 2ND ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85020

Provider Details

NPI 1255334892
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL SACKS, 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.

AKDHC LLC
PHOENIX, 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 PAUL SACKS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

PAUL SACKS, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,535 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.

2,535
Total Claims
$722K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,254
Total Day Supply
155,835
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$658K
Generic Drug Cost
$65K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.93
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 133, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL SACKS, 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
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
221
Losartan Potassium
205
Amlodipine Besylate
170
Lisinopril
151
Furosemide
122
Hydralazine Hcl
121
Chlorthalidone
104
Spironolactone
87
Calcitriol
83
Metoprolol Succinate
71

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PAUL SACKS, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s 2,535 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL SACKS, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL SACKS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL SACKS, M.D. wrote 2,535 Medicare Part D claims totaling $722K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL SACKS, M.D. located?
PAUL SACKS, M.D. is located at 9100 N 2ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85020. Phone: (602) 943-1231.
What is PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255334892, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does PAUL SACKS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $658K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL SACKS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL SACKS, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL SACKS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,535 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL SACKS, M.D.'s NPI is 1255334892 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.
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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