2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1184987174 M.D.
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RAHUL SARNA, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in SAN MARCOS, Texas. 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
678
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAHUL SARNA, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN MARCOS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 678 claims across 75 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAHUL SARNA, M.D. filed 678 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN MARCOS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAHUL SARNA, 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).

RAHUL SARNA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2012

NPI 1184987174

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

678 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

RAHUL SARNA, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAN MARCOS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184987174. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RAHUL SARNA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1320 WONDER WORLD DR STE 106, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666, with a listed phone of (512) 851-1165. NPI 1184987174 was issued on 06/25/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SARNA 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 678 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.5%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

1320 WONDER WORLD DR STE 106
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666

Provider Details

NPI 1184987174
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAHUL SARNA, 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.

LONE STAR SPINE AND PAIN INSTITUTE PLLC
SAN MARCOS, TX

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 RAHUL SARNA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAHUL SARNA, M.D.. To verify RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAHUL SARNA, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 678 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.

678
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
724
Total Day Supply
19,123
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
424 (62.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
167
Oxycodone Hcl
59
Gabapentin
45
Tramadol Hcl
38
Pregabalin
32
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
31
Methocarbamol
29
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
23
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
22
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
21

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How RAHUL SARNA, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s 678 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s specialty?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in SAN MARCOS, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAHUL SARNA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAHUL SARNA, M.D. wrote 678 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is RAHUL SARNA, M.D. located?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D. is located at 1320 WONDER WORLD DR STE 106, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666. Phone: (512) 851-1165.
What is RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184987174, issued on 06/25/2012.
Does RAHUL SARNA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
Does RAHUL SARNA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAHUL SARNA, M.D. had 424 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAHUL SARNA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAHUL SARNA, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 678 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s credentials?
RAHUL SARNA, M.D.'s NPI is 1184987174 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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