2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1578558771 MD
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SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD

General Practice Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
121
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 121 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 49% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD filed 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, prescribing 51% generic.

121
Part D claims, 2023
51%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD 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).

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2005

NPI 1578558771

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

121 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

General Practice Physician share within New Mexico

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578558771. 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 SOFINSKI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 262-3937. NPI 1578558771 was issued on 09/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOFINSKI 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 121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1578558771
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA SOFINSKI, 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.

OPTUMCARE NEW MEXICO LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 121 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.

121
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
182
Total Day Supply
4,940
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.09
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
Prednisolone Acetate
24
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
16
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
16
Ketorolac Tromethamine
15
Brimonidine Tartrate
14

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's 121 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SOFINSKI.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's specialty?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD located?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD is located at 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 262-3937.
What is SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's NPI number?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578558771, issued on 09/13/2005.
Does SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Erythromycin, Prolensa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD accept Medicare?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 121 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's credentials?
SANDRA SOFINSKI, MD's NPI is 1578558771 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

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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