2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1023687084 MD, PHD
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SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 141 claims across 41 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD 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).

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2021

NPI 1023687084

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

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).

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1023687084. 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.

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 1215 LEE ST # 801008, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908, with a listed phone of (434) 243-5676. NPI 1023687084 was issued on 06/23/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIERRA 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

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

1215 LEE ST # 801008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908

Provider Details

NPI 1023687084
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2021

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 141 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.

141
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
279
Total Day Supply
8,106
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
19
Gabapentin
11
Lamotrigine
11

* 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 SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD 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

SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's 141 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's specialty?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD located?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD is located at 1215 LEE ST # 801008, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908. Phone: (434) 243-5676.
What is SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's NPI number?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023687084, issued on 06/23/2021.
Does SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
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 SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 141 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's credentials?
SALVADOR SIERRA, MD, PHD's NPI is 1023687084 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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