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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1144287186 M.D.
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Newport Beach, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 832 in Forensic Psychiatry 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 567 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$111.01
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 15,358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 15K
- 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.
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. sits
This provider among forensic psychiatry physician peers
Across the 55 forensic psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one forensic psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 54; the gold marker is Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
15,358 18× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 359 SAN MIGUEL DR STE 210, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, with a listed phone of (949) 642-7757. NPI 1144287186 was issued on 04/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15,358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 567 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.1 million in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 832 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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 | 1144287186 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$111
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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.. To verify Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
15,358
Total Claims
$3.1M
Total Drug Cost
567
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 18,161
- Total Day Supply
- 484,782
- Generic Drug Cost
- $900K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 180, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 131, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
833 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
742 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarat…
Quetiapine Fumarate Er
685 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
633 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
593 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
540 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
526 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
518 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 833 |
| Olanzapine | 742 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate Er Quetiapine Fumarate | 685 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 633 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 593 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 540 |
| Risperidone | 526 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 518 |
| Lamotrigine | 445 |
| Clozapine | 437 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
832
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s 15,358 claims are above the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sandhu.
Dr. Joseph Abrahamson
MD
Atascadero, CA
Dr. Mathis Abrams
M.D., J.D.
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Dominick Addario
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Jerry Ainsworth
M.D.
Monterey, CA
Dr. Michael Arcuri
M.D.
Atascadero, CA
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Newport Beach, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. wrote 15,358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.1M in drug costs for 567 beneficiaries.
What is Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. located? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. is located at 359 SAN MIGUEL DR STE 210, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. Phone: (949) 642-7757.
What is Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144287186, issued on 04/26/2006.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 832 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Olanzapine, Quetiapine Fumarate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,358 Part D claims and 567 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sarabjit Sandhu, M.D.'s NPI is 1144287186 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
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.
- 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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