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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1225205180 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
850
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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 Elfering, M.D. filed 850 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 87% generic.
- 850
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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 Elfering, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
850 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 Elfering, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 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 Elfering, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
850 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Nephrology 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 Elfering, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 909 FULTON ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 672-7422. NPI 1225205180 was issued on 05/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 850 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1225205180 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/09/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sarah Elfering, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Sarah Elfering, M.D. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Fairview Express Care
Saint Paul, MN
Healtheast Medical Research Institute
Maplewood, MN
University OF Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc
Minneapolis, MN
University OF Minnesota Physicians
Saint Paul, MN
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
Sarah Elfering, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Nephrology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 850 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.
850
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,839
- Total Day Supply
- 54,010
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $67K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $47K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.39
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 66, 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 Sarah Elfering, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
106 claims
- Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate Er
71 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
54 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
53 claims
- Calcium Acetate 42
Calcium Acetate
42 claims
- Chlorthalidone 37
Chlorthalidone
37 claims
- Potassium Chloride 34
Potassium Chloride
34 claims
- Gabapentin 31
Gabapentin
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 106 |
| Potassium Citrate Er Potassium Citrate | 71 |
| Carvedilol | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 53 |
| Calcium Acetate | 42 |
| Chlorthalidone | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 31 |
| Amiloride Hcl | 29 |
| Torsemide | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Sarah Elfering, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s 850 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Elfering.
Dr. Mohammed Abdalla
MD
Rochester, MN
Dr. Ahmed Abdalrhim
MBBS
Rochester, MN
Dr. Paul Abraham
MD
St Paul, MN
Dr. Amogh Agrawal
MD
Rochester, MN
Dr. Aqeel Ahmad
M.D.
Saint Paul, MN
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sarah Elfering, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Elfering, M.D. wrote 850 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Elfering, M.D. located? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D. is located at 909 FULTON ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 672-7422.
What is Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225205180, issued on 05/09/2008.
Does Sarah Elfering, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Elfering, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Potassium Citrate Er, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Elfering, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 850 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sarah Elfering, M.D.'s NPI is 1225205180 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.
- 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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