2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1235667841 MD
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SARAH GACH, MD

Hospitalist Physician in BRISTOL, Tennessee. 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SARAH GACH, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRISTOL, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 583 claims across 250 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SARAH GACH, MD filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRISTOL, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH GACH, MD 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).

SARAH GACH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2017

NPI 1235667841

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

583 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

SARAH GACH, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in BRISTOL, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1235667841. 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 GACH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 208 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, BRISTOL, TN, 37620, with a listed phone of (423) 990-3012. NPI 1235667841 was issued on 05/25/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GACH 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 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

208 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620

Provider Details

NPI 1235667841
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH GACH, 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.

STEELE CREEK PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
BRISTOL, TN
WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
BRISTOL, TN

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 GACH, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 583 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.

583
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
744
Total Day Supply
15,588
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
34 (5.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.64
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 77, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
27
Furosemide
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Levofloxacin
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Metoprolol Tartrate
19
Eliquis
Apixaban
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
16
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
16
Azithromycin
14

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SARAH GACH, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH GACH, MD's 583 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH GACH, MD's specialty?
SARAH GACH, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in BRISTOL, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH GACH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH GACH, MD wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH GACH, MD located?
SARAH GACH, MD is located at 208 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, BRISTOL, TN, 37620. Phone: (423) 990-3012.
What is SARAH GACH, MD's NPI number?
SARAH GACH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235667841, issued on 05/25/2017.
Does SARAH GACH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH GACH, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
Does SARAH GACH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH GACH, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.8%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH GACH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH GACH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Furosemide, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH GACH, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH GACH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 583 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH GACH, MD's credentials?
SARAH GACH, MD's NPI is 1235667841 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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