2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1447227319 MD
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SANJAY PATEL, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
21K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.9565/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
96 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SANJAY PATEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9565/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 20,724 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.9565/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
21K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

SANJAY PATEL, 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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SANJAY PATEL, 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 SANJAY PATEL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2006

NPI 1447227319

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20,724 663% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

87.9565/100 4.856500000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SANJAY PATEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9565/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.9565/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.9565/100 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).

SANJAY PATEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 434-6412. NPI 1447227319 was issued on 03/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATEL 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 20,724 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,082 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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 87.9565/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.048), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1447227319
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANJAY PATEL, 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.

LUTHERAN MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 SANJAY PATEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

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

SANJAY PATEL, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 20,724 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.

20,724
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
1,082
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
49,338
Total Day Supply
1,449,651
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$396K
Opioid Claims
322 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
469

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 493, 75-84: 402, 85+: 115

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANJAY PATEL, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,122
Levothyroxine Sodium
750
Pantoprazole Sodium
676
Amlodipine Besylate
563
Lisinopril
556
Rosuvastatin Calcium
483
Losartan Potassium
461
Omeprazole
459
Famotidine
425
Metoprolol Succinate
410

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SANJAY PATEL, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SANJAY PATEL, MD's 20,724 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANJAY PATEL, MD's specialty?
SANJAY PATEL, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANJAY PATEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANJAY PATEL, MD wrote 20,724 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 1,082 beneficiaries.
What is SANJAY PATEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
SANJAY PATEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9565/100 (Quality: 74.048). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANJAY PATEL, MD located?
SANJAY PATEL, MD is located at 7916 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 434-6412.
What is SANJAY PATEL, MD's NPI number?
SANJAY PATEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447227319, issued on 03/01/2006.
Does SANJAY PATEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANJAY PATEL, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.4M in brand drug costs.
Does SANJAY PATEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANJAY PATEL, MD had 322 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANJAY PATEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANJAY PATEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANJAY PATEL, MD accept Medicare?
SANJAY PATEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20,724 Part D claims and 1,082 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANJAY PATEL, MD's credentials?
SANJAY PATEL, MD's NPI is 1447227319 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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