2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1841545183 MD
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SARAH SWAFFORD, MD

Psychiatry Physician in COHUTTA, Georgia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SARAH SWAFFORD, MD filed 3,889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in COHUTTA, Georgia, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,889 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH SWAFFORD, 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).

What does the federal data show about SARAH SWAFFORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2012

NPI 1841545183

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,889 275% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 SWAFFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5399 CLEVELAND HWY, COHUTTA, GA, 30710, with a listed phone of (706) 460-2170. NPI 1841545183 was issued on 07/23/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SWAFFORD 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 3,889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $338K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

5399 CLEVELAND HWY
COHUTTA, GA 30710

Provider Details

NPI 1841545183
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SARAH SWAFFORD, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,889 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.

3,889
Total Claims
$338K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,053
Total Day Supply
149,355
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$259K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 31, 75-84: 12, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH SWAFFORD, MD 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
Alprazolam
477
Clonazepam
289
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
209
Fluoxetine Hcl
139
Zolpidem Tartrate
138
Duloxetine Hcl
135
Gabapentin
129
Trazodone Hcl
129
Diazepam
117
Lamotrigine
113

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How SARAH SWAFFORD, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's 3,889 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's specialty?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in COHUTTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH SWAFFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH SWAFFORD, MD wrote 3,889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $338K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH SWAFFORD, MD located?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD is located at 5399 CLEVELAND HWY, COHUTTA, GA, 30710. Phone: (706) 460-2170.
What is SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's NPI number?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841545183, issued on 07/23/2012.
Does SARAH SWAFFORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $259K in brand drug costs.
Does SARAH SWAFFORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH SWAFFORD, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH SWAFFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH SWAFFORD, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,889 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's credentials?
SARAH SWAFFORD, MD's NPI is 1841545183 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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