2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1194949784 M.D.
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SAM BISHARA, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAM BISHARA, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.7K across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAM BISHARA, M.D. filed 8,079 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAM BISHARA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SAM BISHARA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2007

NPI 1194949784

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,079 171% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAM BISHARA, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194949784. 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.

SAM BISHARA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11125 DUNN RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63136, with a listed phone of (314) 839-5522. NPI 1194949784 was issued on 04/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BISHARA 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 8,079 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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 Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

11125 DUNN RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136

Provider Details

NPI 1194949784
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/13/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAM BISHARA, M.D. 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.

SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUIS
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO
SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC
SAINT CHARLES, MO

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 SAM BISHARA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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

SAM BISHARA, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 8,079 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.

8,079
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
1,165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,767
Total Day Supply
589,605
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$126K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 466, 75-84: 475, 85+: 146

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
710
Atorvastatin Calcium
661
Eliquis
Apixaban
626
Amlodipine Besylate
594
Carvedilol
567
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
532
Furosemide
454
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
351
Metoprolol Tartrate
307
Rosuvastatin Calcium
277

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How SAM BISHARA, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s 8,079 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s specialty?
SAM BISHARA, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAM BISHARA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM BISHARA, M.D. wrote 8,079 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 1,165 beneficiaries.
Where is SAM BISHARA, M.D. located?
SAM BISHARA, M.D. is located at 11125 DUNN RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63136. Phone: (314) 839-5522.
What is SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194949784, issued on 04/13/2007.
Does SAM BISHARA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAM BISHARA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM BISHARA, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAM BISHARA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,079 Part D claims and 1,165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s credentials?
SAM BISHARA, M.D.'s NPI is 1194949784 with credentials M.D.. 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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