2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1558318477 MD
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SARAH SAWYER, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Industry payments
$180.18
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARAH SAWYER, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 112 claims across 31 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $180.18 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARAH SAWYER, MD filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH SAWYER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SARAH SAWYER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2006

NPI 1558318477

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

112 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology 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 SAWYER, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1558318477. 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 SAWYER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 201 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35223, with a listed phone of (205) 870-3303. NPI 1558318477 was issued on 05/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAWYER 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 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

201 OFFICE PARK DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223

Provider Details

NPI 1558318477
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2006

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 SAWYER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$180

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

112
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
166
Total Day Supply
4,444
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Spironolactone
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Minoxidil
18
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
14
Clindamycin Phosphate
12
Dutasteride
11

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How SARAH SAWYER, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH SAWYER, MD's 112 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH SAWYER, MD's specialty?
SARAH SAWYER, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH SAWYER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH SAWYER, MD wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH SAWYER, MD located?
SARAH SAWYER, MD is located at 201 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35223. Phone: (205) 870-3303.
What is SARAH SAWYER, MD's NPI number?
SARAH SAWYER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558318477, issued on 05/27/2006.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH SAWYER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH SAWYER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Minoxidil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH SAWYER, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH SAWYER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH SAWYER, MD's credentials?
SARAH SAWYER, MD's NPI is 1558318477 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.

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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