2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1356792535 D.O.
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SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1858/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$28.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1858/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.1858/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 THORNE-SMITH, D.O.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2016

NPI 1356792535

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,126 162% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

91.1858/100 8.085800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Oklahoma

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.1858/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.1858/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.2%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 91.1858/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 THORNE-SMITH, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1387 W 4TH ST, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464, with a listed phone of (918) 453-5554. NPI 1356792535 was issued on 06/28/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THORNE-SMITH 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 7,126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $860K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.1858/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2714), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1387 W 4TH ST
TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

Provider Details

NPI 1356792535
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.1858
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2714
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 THORNE-SMITH, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,126 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.

7,126
Total Claims
$860K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,204
Total Day Supply
193,587
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$514K
Generic Drug Cost
$342K
Opioid Claims
188 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.65
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 47, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
307
Amlodipine Besylate
288
Levothyroxine Sodium
264
Furosemide
250
Pantoprazole Sodium
250
Lisinopril
204
Famotidine
188
Rosuvastatin Calcium
155
Gabapentin
150
Metformin Hcl
140

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s 7,126 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Oklahoma

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THORNE-SMITH.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s specialty?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma. Credentials: D.O..
How much does SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. wrote 7,126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $860K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1858/100 (Quality: 79.2714). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. located?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. is located at 1387 W 4TH ST, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 74464. Phone: (918) 453-5554.
What is SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s NPI number?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356792535, issued on 06/28/2016.
Does SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $514K in brand drug costs.
Does SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. had 188 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. accept Medicare?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,126 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s credentials?
SARAH THORNE-SMITH, D.O.'s NPI is 1356792535 with credentials D.O.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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