2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1265413124 M.D., F.A.C.S.
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SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Otolaryngology Physician in DECATUR, Alabama. 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
60
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
86.4875/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4875/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.4875/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
60
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1265413124

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

86.4875/100 3.387500000000003% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4875/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 86.4875/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.5%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 86.4875/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D., F.A.C.S. credentials at 1218 13TH AVE SE, DECATUR, AL, 35601, with a listed phone of (256) 355-6200. NPI 1265413124 was issued on 11/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COPELAND 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 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $817 in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.4875/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 54.9582), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1218 13TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL 35601

Provider Details

NPI 1265413124
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D., F.A.C.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

86.4875
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
54.9582
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

60
Total Claims
$817
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
2,619
Generic Drug Cost
$810

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
23

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s 60 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s specialty?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in DECATUR, Alabama. Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.S..
How much does SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $817 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
What is SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Medicare quality score?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4875/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 54.9582). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. located?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. is located at 1218 13TH AVE SE, DECATUR, AL, 35601. Phone: (256) 355-6200.
What is SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI number?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265413124, issued on 11/08/2005.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. accept Medicare?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s credentials?
SAGE COPELAND, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI is 1265413124 with credentials M.D., F.A.C.S.. 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.
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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