2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1609295245 D.O.
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SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in PALMETTO, Florida. 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 · 631 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$32.75
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. filed 3,946 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in PALMETTO, Florida, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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 WEMLINGER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,946 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 WEMLINGER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 WEMLINGER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2014

NPI 1609295245

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,946 218% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in Florida

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

Florida providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Florida

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

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 WEMLINGER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 606 4TH AVE W, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, with a listed phone of (941) 722-7785. NPI 1609295245 was issued on 04/10/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WEMLINGER 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 3,946 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 631 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $257K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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

606 4TH AVE W
PALMETTO, FL 34221

Provider Details

NPI 1609295245
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/10/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. 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.

G AND D PARTNERS
BRADENTON, FL
GROVE AND DIBETTA PLLC
BRADENTON, FL

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 WEMLINGER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$33

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.. To verify SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,946 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.

3,946
Total Claims
$257K
Total Drug Cost
631
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,756
Total Day Supply
285,508
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$209K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Opioid Claims
66 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 299, 75-84: 240, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
247
Atorvastatin Calcium
231
Levothyroxine Sodium
167
Lisinopril
149
Amlodipine Besylate
125
Losartan Potassium
119
Metformin Hcl
98
Gabapentin
95
Omeprazole
89
Hydrochlorothiazide
75

* 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 WEMLINGER, D.O. 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 WEMLINGER, D.O.'s 3,946 claims are above the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s specialty?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in PALMETTO, Florida. Credentials: D.O..
How much does SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. wrote 3,946 Medicare Part D claims totaling $257K in drug costs for 631 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. located?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. is located at 606 4TH AVE W, PALMETTO, FL, 34221. Phone: (941) 722-7785.
What is SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s NPI number?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609295245, issued on 04/10/2014.
Does SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $209K in brand drug costs.
Does SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 WEMLINGER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. accept Medicare?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,946 Part D claims and 631 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s credentials?
SARA WEMLINGER, D.O.'s NPI is 1609295245 with credentials D.O.. 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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