2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1235584855 M.D.
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SAM SUN, M.D.

Radiation Oncology Physician in GOODYEAR, Arizona. 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
57 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAM SUN, M.D. filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Radiation Oncology Physician in GOODYEAR, Arizona, prescribing 88% generic.

174
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

SAM SUN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

174 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

SAM SUN, M.D. 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 SAM SUN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2016

NPI 1235584855

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

174 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Arizona

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology 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 SUN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1710 N 159TH AVE, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395, with a listed phone of (623) 312-3020. NPI 1235584855 was issued on 05/02/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUN 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 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

1710 N 159TH AVE
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395

Provider Details

NPI 1235584855
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAM SUN, 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.

IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS PC
GOODYEAR, AZ

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 SUN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 SUN, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 174 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.

174
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
221
Total Day Supply
5,486
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
17 (9.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAM SUN, M.D. 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
Gabapentin
21
Mometasone Furoate
17
Orgovyx
Relugolix
17

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How SAM SUN, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM SUN, M.D.'s 174 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM SUN, M.D.'s specialty?
SAM SUN, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in GOODYEAR, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAM SUN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM SUN, M.D. wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is SAM SUN, M.D. located?
SAM SUN, M.D. is located at 1710 N 159TH AVE, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395. Phone: (623) 312-3020.
What is SAM SUN, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAM SUN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235584855, issued on 05/02/2016.
Does SAM SUN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM SUN, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
Does SAM SUN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAM SUN, M.D. had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAM SUN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM SUN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Mometasone Furoate, Orgovyx. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM SUN, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAM SUN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM SUN, M.D.'s credentials?
SAM SUN, M.D.'s NPI is 1235584855 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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