NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1689769663 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Pierre Sakali, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology 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 3,390 in Allergy & Immunology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 506 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.2K
54 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pierre Sakali, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- 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.
Pierre Sakali, 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Pierre Sakali, M.D. sits
This provider among allergy & immunology physician peers
Across the 740 allergy & immunology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Pierre Sakali, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 27% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one allergy & immunology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Pierre Sakali, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Pierre Sakali, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Pierre Sakali, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,579 238% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy & Immunology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Pierre Sakali, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1500 N WILMOT RD STE A110, Tucson, AZ, 85712, with a listed phone of (520) 318-1860. NPI 1689769663 was issued on 10/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 506 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count. 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.
Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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 | 1689769663 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2006 |
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 Pierre Sakali, 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.
Allergy Asthma Associates 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 Pierre Sakali, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
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 · Brand-heavy
Pierre Sakali, M.D. - brand share 50.0%
Allergy & Immunology Physician average
50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 2,579 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.
2,579
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
506
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,746
- Total Day Supply
- 105,662
- Brand vs Generic
- 50% brand / 50% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.4M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 58, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 180, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pierre Sakali, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
314 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
292 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
211 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
189 claims
- Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta
146 claims
- Flovent Hfa
Flovent Hfa
141 claims
- Epinephrine
Epinephrine
130 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta 120
Trelegy Ellipta
120 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 314 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 292 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 211 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 189 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 146 |
| Flovent Hfa Fluticasone Propionate | 141 |
| Epinephrine | 130 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 120 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 116 |
| Advair Hfa Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 94 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview
How Pierre Sakali, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider
Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s 2,579 claims are above the specialty average of 764.
Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sakali.
Dr. Housam Alasaly
M.D.
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Miriam Anand
M.D.
Tempe, AZ
Dr. Natarajan Asokan
M.D.
Kingman, AZ
Dr. Martin Bartels
MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Kevin Boesel
MD
Peoria, AZ
Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Pierre Sakali, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pierre Sakali, M.D. wrote 2,579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 506 beneficiaries.
What is Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Pierre Sakali, 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 Pierre Sakali, M.D. located? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D. is located at 1500 N WILMOT RD STE A110, Tucson, AZ, 85712. Phone: (520) 318-1860.
What is Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689769663, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does Pierre Sakali, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pierre Sakali, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pierre Sakali, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,579 Part D claims and 506 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Pierre Sakali, M.D.'s NPI is 1689769663 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
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.
- 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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