2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1962763656 M.D.
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SARA WATSON, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARA WATSON, M.D. filed 2,781 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island, prescribing 83% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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 WATSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,781 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARA WATSON, M.D. 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 WATSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2012

NPI 1962763656

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,781 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Rhode Island

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 WATSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 RIVER ST, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879, with a listed phone of (401) 783-0523. NPI 1962763656 was issued on 05/30/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATSON 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 2,781 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $314K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879

Provider Details

NPI 1962763656
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/30/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA WATSON, 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.

THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER
WAKEFIELD, RI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARA WATSON, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,781 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.

2,781
Total Claims
$314K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,689
Total Day Supply
135,276
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$263K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
90 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 91, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA WATSON, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
159
Levothyroxine Sodium
92
Gabapentin
88
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
72
Escitalopram Oxalate
72
Losartan Potassium
71
Omeprazole
66
Amlodipine Besylate
64
Lisinopril
63
Metoprolol Succinate
60

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How SARA WATSON, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA WATSON, M.D.'s 2,781 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WATSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA WATSON, M.D.'s specialty?
SARA WATSON, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in WAKEFIELD, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARA WATSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA WATSON, M.D. wrote 2,781 Medicare Part D claims totaling $314K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA WATSON, M.D. located?
SARA WATSON, M.D. is located at 1 RIVER ST, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879. Phone: (401) 783-0523.
What is SARA WATSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARA WATSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962763656, issued on 05/30/2012.
Does SARA WATSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA WATSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $263K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA WATSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA WATSON, M.D. had 90 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA WATSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA WATSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA WATSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARA WATSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,781 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA WATSON, M.D.'s credentials?
SARA WATSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1962763656 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.
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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