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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1992773055 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Rifle, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$276.43
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,687 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 51% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,687 346% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88/100 4.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 88/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 501 AIRPORT RD, Rifle, CO, 81650, with a listed phone of (970) 625-1100. NPI 1992773055 was issued on 03/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,687 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992773055 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.9632
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.4312
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, 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.
Grand River Hospital District
Rifle, CO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 061317
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 Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$276
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD - brand share 17.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 5,687 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.
5,687
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,054
- Total Day Supply
- 272,941
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $896K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $114K
- Opioid Claims
- 182 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 141
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 101, 85+: 64
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
236 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
181 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
155 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
146 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
140 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
136 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
129 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
116 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 236 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 181 |
| Gabapentin | 155 |
| Spironolactone | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 140 |
| Omeprazole | 136 |
| Furosemide | 129 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 116 |
| Pregabalin | 114 |
| Lisinopril | 107 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's 5,687 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Holzhauer-Feeney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's specialty? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Rifle, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD wrote 5,687 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
What is Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88/100 (Quality: 72.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD located? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD is located at 501 AIRPORT RD, Rifle, CO, 81650. Phone: (970) 625-1100.
What is Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992773055, issued on 03/14/2006.
Does Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $896K in brand drug costs.
Does Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD had 182 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,687 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's credentials? ▼
Sandra Holzhauer-Feeney, MD's NPI is 1992773055 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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