NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1346703279 MD
Verify on CMS → Sarah Alshami, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
102
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 66% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sarah Alshami, MD filed 102 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 0% generic.
- 102
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Sarah Alshami, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
102 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sarah Alshami, 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).
What does the federal data show about Sarah Alshami, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
102 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Sarah Alshami, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD, Little Rock, AR, 72211, with a listed phone of (501) 219-7000. NPI 1346703279 was issued on 04/08/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 102 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 66% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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 | 1346703279 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sarah Alshami, 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.
Arkansas Heart Hospital LLC
Little Rock, AR
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 · Brand-heavy
Sarah Alshami, MD - brand share 66.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
66% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 102 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.
102
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 163
- Total Day Supply
- 4,826
- Brand vs Generic
- 66% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.80
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 13, 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.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Glipizide | 12 |
| Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Sarah Alshami, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Alshami, MD's 102 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alshami.
Dr. Maher Alesali
MD
White Hall, AR
Dr. Nadine Alex
MD
Rogers, AR
Dr. Eman Alhussain
M.D
Fort Smith, AR
Dr. Anvitha Ankireddypalli
MD
Conway, AR
Dr. Shunzhong Bao
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Alshami, MD's specialty? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sarah Alshami, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Alshami, MD wrote 102 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Alshami, MD located? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD is located at 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD, Little Rock, AR, 72211. Phone: (501) 219-7000.
What is Sarah Alshami, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346703279, issued on 04/08/2019.
Does Sarah Alshami, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD's prescribing is 66% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Alshami, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Alshami, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Glipizide, Mounjaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Alshami, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 102 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Alshami, MD's credentials? ▼
Sarah Alshami, MD's NPI is 1346703279 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
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.
- 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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