2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1831191089 M.D.
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PHILIP SASSO, M.D.

Specialist in ABINGTON, Pennsylvania. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.7K
154 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PHILIP SASSO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 10,329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
10K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$3.7K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PHILIP SASSO, 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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about PHILIP SASSO, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2005

NPI 1831191089

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,329 601% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Specialist share within Pennsylvania

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 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).

PHILIP SASSO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA, 19001, with a listed phone of (215) 481-2000. NPI 1831191089 was issued on 06/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SASSO 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 10,329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,003 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $935K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1200 OLD YORK RD
ABINGTON, PA 19001

Provider Details

NPI 1831191089
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PHILIP SASSO, 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.

OXYGEN OASIS HYPERBARIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC
LANGHORNE, PA
OXYGEN THERAPURITY, LLC
LANGHORNE, PA
SE PAIN MANAGEMENT, LTD
ABINGTON, PA

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 PHILIP SASSO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.7K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PHILIP SASSO, M.D.. To verify PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PHILIP SASSO, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 10,329 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.

10,329
Total Claims
$935K
Total Drug Cost
1,003
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,399
Total Day Supply
312,265
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$621K
Generic Drug Cost
$314K
Opioid Claims
5,027 (48.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
188

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 209, 65-74: 400, 75-84: 315, 85+: 79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PHILIP SASSO, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
1,581
Gabapentin
1,033
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
656
Tramadol Hcl
613
Tizanidine Hcl
503
Baclofen
473
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
464
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
398
Topiramate
288
Hydromorphone Hcl
287

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

Specialist Overview

How PHILIP SASSO, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s 10,329 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s specialty?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in ABINGTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PHILIP SASSO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP SASSO, M.D. wrote 10,329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $935K in drug costs for 1,003 beneficiaries.
What is PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PHILIP SASSO, M.D. located?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D. is located at 1200 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA, 19001. Phone: (215) 481-2000.
What is PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s NPI number?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831191089, issued on 06/01/2005.
Does PHILIP SASSO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $621K in brand drug costs.
Does PHILIP SASSO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILIP SASSO, M.D. had 5,027 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHILIP SASSO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP SASSO, M.D. accept Medicare?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,329 Part D claims and 1,003 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s credentials?
PHILIP SASSO, M.D.'s NPI is 1831191089 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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