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SARAH BANKS, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. 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
199
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6187/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$68.34
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH BANKS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6187/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.6187/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
199
Part D claims, 2023
54%
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 BANKS, 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

93 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH BANKS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 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 SARAH BANKS, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2014

NPI 1689094047

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

199 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

92.6187/100 9.51870000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.6187/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 92.6187/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 92.6187/100 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.

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 BANKS, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689094047. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SARAH BANKS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030, with a listed phone of (860) 679-4700. NPI 1689094047 was issued on 04/23/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANKS 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 199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $357K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count. 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 92.6187/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.1793, Cost 65.2254), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030

Provider Details

NPI 1689094047
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/23/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.6187
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.1793
Quality
65.2254
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH BANKS, 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.

MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
MERIDEN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070017
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
NEW BRITAIN, CT
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN GENERAL AND BRADLEY
NEW BRITAIN, CT

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 SARAH BANKS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

CorMedix 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SARAH BANKS, M.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 199 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.

199
Total Claims
$357K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
205
Total Day Supply
4,569
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$347K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 16, 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
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
38
Genvoya
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen
29
Cefazolin Sodium
18
Ampicillin-Sulbactam
Ampicillin Sod/Sulbactam Sod
16
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SARAH BANKS, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s 199 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s specialty?
SARAH BANKS, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARAH BANKS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BANKS, M.D. wrote 199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $357K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SARAH BANKS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6187/100 (Quality: 84.1793, Cost: 65.2254). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH BANKS, M.D. located?
SARAH BANKS, M.D. is located at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030. Phone: (860) 679-4700.
What is SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689094047, issued on 04/23/2014.
Does SARAH BANKS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $347K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH BANKS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Genvoya, Cefazolin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH BANKS, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARAH BANKS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 199 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s credentials?
SARAH BANKS, M.D.'s NPI is 1689094047 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.
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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