2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1417993676 MD
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ROLAND SABATES, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
572
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROLAND SABATES, MD filed 572 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, prescribing 77% generic.

572
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing

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ROLAND SABATES, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

572 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROLAND SABATES, 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 ROLAND SABATES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2006

NPI 1417993676

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

572 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Missouri

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

ROLAND SABATES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 520 E 63RD ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64110, with a listed phone of (816) 333-8600. NPI 1417993676 was issued on 06/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SABATES 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 572 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

520 E 63RD ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110

Provider Details

NPI 1417993676
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROLAND SABATES, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 572 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.

572
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,201
Total Day Supply
35,078
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROLAND SABATES, 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
Latanoprost
245
Timolol Maleate
123
Brimonidine Tartrate
35
Travoprost
20
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
16
Prednisolone Acetate
15
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12
Methylprednisolone
12
Dorzolamide Hcl
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ROLAND SABATES, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

ROLAND SABATES, MD's 572 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROLAND SABATES, MD's specialty?
ROLAND SABATES, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROLAND SABATES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROLAND SABATES, MD wrote 572 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
Where is ROLAND SABATES, MD located?
ROLAND SABATES, MD is located at 520 E 63RD ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64110. Phone: (816) 333-8600.
What is ROLAND SABATES, MD's NPI number?
ROLAND SABATES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417993676, issued on 06/22/2006.
Does ROLAND SABATES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROLAND SABATES, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROLAND SABATES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROLAND SABATES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROLAND SABATES, MD accept Medicare?
ROLAND SABATES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 572 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROLAND SABATES, MD's credentials?
ROLAND SABATES, MD's NPI is 1417993676 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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