2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1699741397 MD
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ROBERT SONNTAG, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.

224
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

224 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ROBERT SONNTAG, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1699741397

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal 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).

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699741397. 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.

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4730 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407, with a listed phone of (952) 883-6805. NPI 1699741397 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SONNTAG 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

4730 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Provider Details

NPI 1699741397
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 224 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.

224
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
232
Total Day Supply
5,021
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
15
Lactulose
14
Warfarin Sodium
14
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
14
Gabapentin
13

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ROBERT SONNTAG, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's specialty?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT SONNTAG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT SONNTAG, MD wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT SONNTAG, MD located?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD is located at 4730 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55407. Phone: (952) 883-6805.
What is ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699741397, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does ROBERT SONNTAG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT SONNTAG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lactulose, Warfarin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT SONNTAG, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's credentials?
ROBERT SONNTAG, MD's NPI is 1699741397 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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