2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1073575809 MD
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SARA CLAY, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in LOWELL, Massachusetts. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 483 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$22.12
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARA CLAY, MD filed 6,543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in LOWELL, Massachusetts, prescribing 89% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

SARA CLAY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,543 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARA CLAY, 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).

What does the federal data show about SARA CLAY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2006

NPI 1073575809

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,543 141% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

SARA CLAY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA, 01854, with a listed phone of (978) 452-9700. NPI 1073575809 was issued on 04/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLAY 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 6,543 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 483 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $482K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

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

275 VARNUM AVE
LOWELL, MA 01854

Provider Details

NPI 1073575809
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA CLAY, 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.

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP PC
LOWELL, MA

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 SARA CLAY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARA CLAY, MD. To verify SARA CLAY, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARA CLAY, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,543 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.

6,543
Total Claims
$482K
Total Drug Cost
483
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,627
Total Day Supply
394,294
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$356K
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Opioid Claims
235 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 139, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA CLAY, 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
441
Lisinopril
341
Levothyroxine Sodium
322
Amlodipine Besylate
286
Omeprazole
190
Gabapentin
178
Sertraline Hcl
167
Losartan Potassium
161
Atenolol
148
Trazodone Hcl
148

* 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 SARA CLAY, 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

SARA CLAY, MD's 6,543 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA CLAY, MD's specialty?
SARA CLAY, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LOWELL, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARA CLAY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA CLAY, MD wrote 6,543 Medicare Part D claims totaling $482K in drug costs for 483 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA CLAY, MD located?
SARA CLAY, MD is located at 275 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA, 01854. Phone: (978) 452-9700.
What is SARA CLAY, MD's NPI number?
SARA CLAY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073575809, issued on 04/05/2006.
Does SARA CLAY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA CLAY, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $356K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA CLAY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA CLAY, MD had 235 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
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 SARA CLAY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA CLAY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA CLAY, MD accept Medicare?
SARA CLAY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,543 Part D claims and 483 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA CLAY, MD's credentials?
SARA CLAY, MD's NPI is 1073575809 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.

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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