2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1881814846 M.D.
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Sarah Ruff, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.27
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Sarah Ruff, M.D. filed 2,095 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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 Ruff, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,095 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Ruff, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about Sarah Ruff, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2007

NPI 1881814846

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,095 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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 Ruff, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6013 FARRINGTON RD STE 101, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, with a listed phone of (984) 974-7010. NPI 1881814846 was issued on 05/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ruff 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 2,095 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $213K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

6013 FARRINGTON RD STE 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Provider Details

NPI 1881814846
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/01/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Sarah Ruff, 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.

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Durham, NC
Unc Physicians Network LLC
Durham, NC

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 Ruff, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

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 · Typical

Sarah Ruff, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,095 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.

2,095
Total Claims
$213K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,208
Total Day Supply
153,740
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
19 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 44, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sarah Ruff, 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
Lisinopril
129
Atorvastatin Calcium
120
Amlodipine Besylate
116
Metoprolol Succinate
86
Losartan Potassium
77
Hydrochlorothiazide
74
Gabapentin
64
Omeprazole
62
Levothyroxine Sodium
58
Pravastatin Sodium
49

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Sarah Ruff, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s 2,095 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ruff.

Compare Family Medicine 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 North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s specialty?
Sarah Ruff, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sarah Ruff, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sarah Ruff, M.D. wrote 2,095 Medicare Part D claims totaling $213K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Ruff, M.D. located?
Sarah Ruff, M.D. is located at 6013 FARRINGTON RD STE 101, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517. Phone: (984) 974-7010.
What is Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s NPI number?
Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881814846, issued on 05/01/2007.
Does Sarah Ruff, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
Does Sarah Ruff, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Sarah Ruff, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Ruff, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Ruff, M.D. accept Medicare?
Sarah Ruff, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,095 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s credentials?
Sarah Ruff, M.D.'s NPI is 1881814846 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.

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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