NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1053660225 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Sara Dost, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Farmington, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
777
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$244.89
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sara Dost, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 777 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 777
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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 Dost, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sara Dost, M.D. sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sara Dost, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 74% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sara Dost, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sara Dost, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Dost, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
777 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sara Dost, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Dost, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, Farmington, CT, 06032, with a listed phone of (860) 679-2000. NPI 1053660225 was issued on 09/04/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 777 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3, Cost 59.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1053660225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/04/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sara Dost, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Sara Dost, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Hartford Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Hartford, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Bridgeport, CT
Svmc Holdings, 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 Sara Dost, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$245
Largest payer
Celgene Corporation
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
Sara Dost, M.D. - brand share 19.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 777 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.
777
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,414
- Total Day Supply
- 40,563
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (3.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.59
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 49, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sara Dost, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
336 claims
- Verzenio 44
Verzenio
44 claims
- Letrozole 37
Letrozole
37 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate 35
Tamoxifen Citrate
35 claims
- Dexamethasone 28
Dexamethasone
28 claims
- Xarelto 28
Xarelto
28 claims
- Folic Acid 19
Folic Acid
19 claims
- Exemestane 17
Exemestane
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 336 |
| Verzenio Abemaciclib | 44 |
| Letrozole | 37 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 35 |
| Dexamethasone | 28 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 28 |
| Folic Acid | 19 |
| Exemestane | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
More Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in CT →
All providers in Connecticut →
Compare specialties →
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sara Dost, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Dost, M.D.'s 777 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dost.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore Connecticut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Dost, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Farmington, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sara Dost, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Dost, M.D. wrote 777 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is Sara Dost, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 79.3, Cost: 59.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sara Dost, M.D. located? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D. is located at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, Farmington, CT, 06032. Phone: (860) 679-2000.
What is Sara Dost, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053660225, issued on 09/04/2012.
Does Sara Dost, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Sara Dost, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sara Dost, M.D. had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Dost, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Dost, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Verzenio, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Dost, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 777 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Dost, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sara Dost, M.D.'s NPI is 1053660225 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.