2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1396783411 MD
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SANFORD ARCHER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$235.46
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANFORD ARCHER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 224 claims across 70 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $235.46 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANFORD ARCHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 224 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)

SANFORD ARCHER, 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).

SANFORD ARCHER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1396783411

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SANFORD ARCHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 100/100 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).

SANFORD ARCHER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396783411. 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.

SANFORD ARCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 740 SOUTH LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 257-5405. NPI 1396783411 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARCHER 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

740 SOUTH LIMESTONE
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Provider Details

NPI 1396783411
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANFORD ARCHER, 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.

KENTUCKY MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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 SANFORD ARCHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$235

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

SANFORD ARCHER, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 224 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.

224
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
298
Total Day Supply
7,471
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Montelukast Sodium
47
Ipratropium Bromide
26
Fluticasone Propionate
25
Prednisone
16
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
13
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
13
Methylprednisolone
13
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How SANFORD ARCHER, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

SANFORD ARCHER, MD's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANFORD ARCHER, MD's specialty?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANFORD ARCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANFORD ARCHER, MD wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
What is SANFORD ARCHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANFORD ARCHER, MD located?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD is located at 740 SOUTH LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 257-5405.
What is SANFORD ARCHER, MD's NPI number?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396783411, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does SANFORD ARCHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANFORD ARCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANFORD ARCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANFORD ARCHER, MD accept Medicare?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANFORD ARCHER, MD's credentials?
SANFORD ARCHER, MD's NPI is 1396783411 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.
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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