2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1356562789 M.D.
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SARA FARR, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in LOS GATOS, California. 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
151
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5631/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SARA FARR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5631/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 151 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.5631/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
151
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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 FARR, 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

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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)

SARA FARR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 FARR, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1356562789

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

151 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

83.5631/100 0.4631000000000114% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA FARR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5631/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 83.5631/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 83.5631/100 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).

SARA FARR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 815 POLLARD RD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032, with a listed phone of (408) 871-3289. NPI 1356562789 was issued on 05/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARR 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 151 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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 83.5631/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.7549, Cost 61.4553), 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

815 POLLARD RD
LOS GATOS, CA 95032

Provider Details

NPI 1356562789
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.5631
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.7549
Quality
61.4553
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARA FARR, M.D.. To verify SARA FARR, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARA FARR, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 151 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.

151
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
154
Total Day Supply
3,071
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
13

* 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 FARR, M.D. 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 FARR, M.D.'s 151 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA FARR, M.D.'s specialty?
SARA FARR, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LOS GATOS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARA FARR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA FARR, M.D. wrote 151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
What is SARA FARR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SARA FARR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5631/100 (Quality: 83.7549, Cost: 61.4553). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA FARR, M.D. located?
SARA FARR, M.D. is located at 815 POLLARD RD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032. Phone: (408) 871-3289.
What is SARA FARR, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARA FARR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356562789, issued on 05/02/2007.
Does SARA FARR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA FARR, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
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 FARR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA FARR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA FARR, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARA FARR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 151 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA FARR, M.D.'s credentials?
SARA FARR, M.D.'s NPI is 1356562789 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

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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