2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1861519050 MD
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PAUL SOBEL, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in RENO, Nevada. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 884 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL SOBEL, MD filed 7,956 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in RENO, Nevada, prescribing 93% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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 SOBEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,956 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 SOBEL, 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 PAUL SOBEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2007

NPI 1861519050

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,956 919% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Nevada

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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 SOBEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 E 2ND ST, RENO, NV, 89502, with a listed phone of (775) 784-7500. NPI 1861519050 was issued on 03/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOBEL 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 7,956 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 884 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $310K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

1500 E 2ND ST
RENO, NV 89502

Provider Details

NPI 1861519050
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL SOBEL, 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
RICHMOND, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAUL SOBEL, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 7,956 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.

7,956
Total Claims
$310K
Total Drug Cost
884
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,856
Total Day Supply
578,928
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$177K
Generic Drug Cost
$132K
Opioid Claims
322 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
186

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 416, 75-84: 332, 85+: 106

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL SOBEL, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
782
Amlodipine Besylate
403
Lisinopril
352
Losartan Potassium
350
Levothyroxine Sodium
243
Hydrochlorothiazide
227
Tamsulosin Hcl
224
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
177
Simvastatin
169
Famotidine
162

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How PAUL SOBEL, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL SOBEL, MD's 7,956 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL SOBEL, MD's specialty?
PAUL SOBEL, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL SOBEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL SOBEL, MD wrote 7,956 Medicare Part D claims totaling $310K in drug costs for 884 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL SOBEL, MD located?
PAUL SOBEL, MD is located at 1500 E 2ND ST, RENO, NV, 89502. Phone: (775) 784-7500.
What is PAUL SOBEL, MD's NPI number?
PAUL SOBEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861519050, issued on 03/23/2007.
Does PAUL SOBEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL SOBEL, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $177K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL SOBEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL SOBEL, MD had 322 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL SOBEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL SOBEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL SOBEL, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL SOBEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,956 Part D claims and 884 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL SOBEL, MD's credentials?
PAUL SOBEL, MD's NPI is 1861519050 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.
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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