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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1780840454 DO
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,306 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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.
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Prescribing volume
98
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sara Meadows, DO filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Denver, Colorado.
- 98
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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 Meadows, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
98 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sara Meadows, DO 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 Meadows, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
98 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. Verify directly:
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 Meadows, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1780840454 was issued on 08/01/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $741 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.4%.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1780840454 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sara Meadows, DO 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.
Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Denver, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
98
Total Claims
$741
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 111
- Total Day Supply
- 2,240
- Generic Drug Cost
- $722
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (22.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.93
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% 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 |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Sara Meadows, DO fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Sara Meadows, DO's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Meadows.
Dr. Earl Abel
M.D.
Golden, CO
Dr. Venu Akuthota
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Taylor Albaugh
PT, DPT
Brighton, CO
Allison Alessandra
Aurora, CO
Dr. Eben Alexander
D.O.
Fort Collins, CO
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sara Meadows, DO's specialty? ▼
Sara Meadows, DO specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: DO.
How much does Sara Meadows, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sara Meadows, DO wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $741 in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is Sara Meadows, DO located? ▼
Sara Meadows, DO is located at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Sara Meadows, DO's NPI number? ▼
Sara Meadows, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780840454, issued on 08/01/2008.
Does Sara Meadows, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sara Meadows, DO had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sara Meadows, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sara Meadows, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sara Meadows, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Sara Meadows, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sara Meadows, DO's credentials? ▼
Sara Meadows, DO's NPI is 1780840454 with credentials DO. 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.
- 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
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