2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1255344198 M.D.
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SANDRA MINI, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in WESTPORT, Connecticut. 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
980
Medicare Part D claims · 311 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
54.0733/100
▼ 29 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$542.97
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA MINI, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WESTPORT, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 980 claims across 311 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.0733/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $542.97 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANDRA MINI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 54.0733 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 980 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

SANDRA MINI, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1255344198

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

980 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

54.0733/100 29.02669999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
54.0733/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 54.0733/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%54.1%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 54.0733/100 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).

SANDRA MINI, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in WESTPORT, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255344198. 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.

SANDRA MINI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 333 POST RD WEST, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, with a listed phone of (203) 571-3000. NPI 1255344198 was issued on 08/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MINI 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 980 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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 54.0733/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 17.019, Cost 55.4601), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

333 POST RD WEST
WESTPORT, CT 06880

Provider Details

NPI 1255344198
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

54.0733
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
17.019
Quality
55.4601
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA MINI, 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.

PRIMARY CARE OF WESTPORT LLC
WESTPORT, CT
REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC
FAIRFIELD, CT

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

Total received

$543

Largest payer

Amgen 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 MINI, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 980 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.

980
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,882
Total Day Supply
50,342
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
19 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Rosuvastatin Calcium
34
Azithromycin
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
24
Amlodipine Besylate
23
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
23
Lorazepam
22
Furosemide
20
Metformin Hcl
20

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SANDRA MINI, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s 980 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s specialty?
SANDRA MINI, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in WESTPORT, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SANDRA MINI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA MINI, M.D. wrote 980 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
What is SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SANDRA MINI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.0733/100 (Quality: 17.019, Cost: 55.4601). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANDRA MINI, M.D. located?
SANDRA MINI, M.D. is located at 333 POST RD WEST, WESTPORT, CT, 06880. Phone: (203) 571-3000.
What is SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255344198, issued on 08/14/2006.
Does SANDRA MINI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
Does SANDRA MINI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDRA MINI, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANDRA MINI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA MINI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SANDRA MINI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 980 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s credentials?
SANDRA MINI, M.D.'s NPI is 1255344198 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.
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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