2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1609850114 MD
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SARA NEAL, MD

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$121.84
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARA NEAL, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 96 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $121.84 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARA NEAL, MD filed 1,592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARA NEAL, 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).

SARA NEAL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2005

NPI 1609850114

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,592 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family 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 NEAL, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609850114. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SARA NEAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1125 N CHURCH ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401, with a listed phone of (336) 832-8035. NPI 1609850114 was issued on 11/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEAL 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 1,592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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

1125 N CHURCH ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27401

Provider Details

NPI 1609850114
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/30/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA NEAL, 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.

THE MOSES H CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION
GREENSBORO, NC

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 NEAL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$122

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARA NEAL, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,592 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.

1,592
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,976
Total Day Supply
86,949
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Opioid Claims
205 (12.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
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
Tramadol Hcl
75
Alprazolam
56
Gabapentin
48
Pantoprazole Sodium
47
Furosemide
43
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
42
Atorvastatin Calcium
41
Quetiapine Fumarate
39
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
37
Amlodipine Besylate
35

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

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How SARA NEAL, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA NEAL, MD's 1,592 claims are above the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NEAL.

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA NEAL, MD's specialty?
SARA NEAL, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARA NEAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA NEAL, MD wrote 1,592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA NEAL, MD located?
SARA NEAL, MD is located at 1125 N CHURCH ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401. Phone: (336) 832-8035.
What is SARA NEAL, MD's NPI number?
SARA NEAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609850114, issued on 11/30/2005.
Does SARA NEAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA NEAL, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA NEAL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA NEAL, MD had 205 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA NEAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA NEAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Alprazolam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA NEAL, MD accept Medicare?
SARA NEAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,592 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA NEAL, MD's credentials?
SARA NEAL, MD's NPI is 1609850114 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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