2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1124007695 MD
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SARA SHULER, MD

Specialist in DECATUR, Georgia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 524 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
92.2614/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARA SHULER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2614/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,971 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2614/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
$31.16
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 SHULER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1124007695

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,971 169% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

92.2614/100 9.1614% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Specialist share within Georgia

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA SHULER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2614/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 92.2614/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 92.2614/100 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.

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SARA SHULER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 2665 N DECATUR RD, DECATUR, GA, 30033, with a listed phone of (404) 501-7555. NPI 1124007695 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHULER 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 3,971 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 524 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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 92.2614/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8353), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2665 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033

Provider Details

NPI 1124007695
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA SHULER, 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.

EMORY SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC
ATLANTA, GA

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

Total received

$31

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,971
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
524
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,937
Total Day Supply
196,759
Generic Drug Cost
$319K
Opioid Claims
129 (3.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 157, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA SHULER, 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
Donepezil Hcl
285
Gabapentin
278
Levetiracetam
257
Memantine Hcl
251
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
133
Primidone
91
Amitriptyline Hcl
87
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
85
Alprazolam
82
Pregabalin
81

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

Specialist Overview

How SARA SHULER, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA SHULER, MD's 3,971 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA SHULER, MD's specialty?
SARA SHULER, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in DECATUR, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARA SHULER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA SHULER, MD wrote 3,971 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 524 beneficiaries.
What is SARA SHULER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SARA SHULER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2614/100 (Quality: 73.8353). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA SHULER, MD located?
SARA SHULER, MD is located at 2665 N DECATUR RD, DECATUR, GA, 30033. Phone: (404) 501-7555.
What is SARA SHULER, MD's NPI number?
SARA SHULER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124007695, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does SARA SHULER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA SHULER, MD had 129 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA SHULER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA SHULER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA SHULER, MD accept Medicare?
SARA SHULER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,971 Part D claims and 524 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA SHULER, MD's credentials?
SARA SHULER, MD's NPI is 1124007695 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.
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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