2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1558551507 MD
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SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
478
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.2K
62 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD filed 478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa, prescribing 83% generic.

478
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

478 Top 38% higher than 62% 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

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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2007

NPI 1558551507

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

478 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-7407. NPI 1558551507 was issued on 07/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AYYAPPAN 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 478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $970K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1558551507
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD 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.

CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC
NEWNAN, GA

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 SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48.2K

Largest payer

BeiGene USA, Inc.

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 · Typical

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 478 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.

478
Total Claims
$970K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
523
Total Day Supply
11,798
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$921K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.87
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SABARISH AYYAPPAN, 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
Acyclovir
115
Prednisone
35
Allopurinol
34
Calquence
Acalabrutinib Maleate
21
Omeprazole
21
Venclexta
Venetoclax
16
Ondansetron Hcl
15
Gabapentin
14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Brukinsa
Zanubrutinib
12

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's 478 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's specialty?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD wrote 478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $970K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD located?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-7407.
What is SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's NPI number?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558551507, issued on 07/26/2007.
Does SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $921K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Prednisone, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD accept Medicare?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 478 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's credentials?
SABARISH AYYAPPAN, MD's NPI is 1558551507 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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