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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1962932111 MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Casper, Wyoming.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
301
Medicare Part D claims · 88 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sarah Welch, MD filed 301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Casper, Wyoming, prescribing 86% generic.
- 301
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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 Welch, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
301 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sarah Welch, MD 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 Welch, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
301 66% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wyoming
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Wyoming providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Welch, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1522 E A ST, Casper, WY, 82601, with a listed phone of (307) 234-6161. NPI 1962932111 was issued on 06/19/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962932111 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sarah Welch, MD 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.
Sound Physicians OF Wyoming, LLC
Casper, WY
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 Welch, MD - brand share 14.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 301 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.
301
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 314
- Total Day Supply
- 7,852
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 24, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sarah Welch, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
17 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
17 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
15 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
15 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
13 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Furosemide | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 15 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 13 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Sarah Welch, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Welch, MD's 301 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Wyoming
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wyoming, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Welch.
Dr. Aminata Aw
NP
Cheyenne, WY
Dr. Rachael Bracke
M.D.
Cody, WY
Dr. Deborah Brackett
MD
Cheyenne, WY
Dr. Connor Deal
M.D.
Cody, WY
Dr. Liron Gokovski
MD
Rock Springs, WY
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Wyoming medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Welch, MD's specialty? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Casper, Wyoming. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sarah Welch, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Welch, MD wrote 301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Welch, MD located? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD is located at 1522 E A ST, Casper, WY, 82601. Phone: (307) 234-6161.
What is Sarah Welch, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962932111, issued on 06/19/2017.
Does Sarah Welch, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Welch, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Welch, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Welch, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 301 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Welch, MD's credentials? ▼
Sarah Welch, MD's NPI is 1962932111 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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