2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1548431539 M.D.
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SARAH RICHEY, M.D.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
420
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARAH RICHEY, M.D. filed 420 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in DENVER, Colorado, prescribing 83% generic.

420
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

420 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH RICHEY, M.D. 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 RICHEY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/18/2008

NPI 1548431539

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

371 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

420 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,005

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Colorado

1. Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) 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 RICHEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1375 E 20TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1548431539 was issued on 03/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHEY 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 420 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 371 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 1,005 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

1375 E 20TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80205

Provider Details

NPI 1548431539
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/18/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH RICHEY, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
DENVER, CO

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 RICHEY, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 420 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.

420
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
596
Total Day Supply
17,720
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH RICHEY, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Modafinil
66
Dayvigo
Lemborexant
50
Trazodone Hcl
32
Gabapentin
31
Zolpidem Tartrate
29
Methylphenidate Hcl Er (Cd)
Methylphenidate Hcl
27
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
27
Methylphenidate Hcl
21
Clonazepam
20
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
12

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

Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How SARAH RICHEY, M.D. fits within the Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

371
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
45
States with Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,005
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s 420 claims are below the specialty average of 1,005.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s specialty?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D. specializes in Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARAH RICHEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH RICHEY, M.D. wrote 420 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH RICHEY, M.D. located?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D. is located at 1375 E 20TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548431539, issued on 03/18/2008.
Does SARAH RICHEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 371 Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 45 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,005 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH RICHEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Modafinil, Dayvigo, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH RICHEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 420 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s credentials?
SARAH RICHEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1548431539 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.
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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