2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1245212448 MD
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SARAH YOUNG, MD

Nephrology Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$73.23
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH YOUNG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
376
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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 YOUNG, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 YOUNG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 YOUNG, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2005

NPI 1245212448

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

376 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH YOUNG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 97.5814/100 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 YOUNG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1245212448 was issued on 11/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YOUNG 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 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1245212448
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH YOUNG, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

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

Total received

$73

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 · Generic-heavy

SARAH YOUNG, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 376 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.

376
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,043
Total Day Supply
31,124
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH YOUNG, 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
Losartan Potassium
50
Amlodipine Besylate
37
Hydrochlorothiazide
36
Chlorthalidone
31
Lisinopril
30
Allopurinol
28
Carvedilol
23
Furosemide
15
Tamsulosin Hcl
14
Hydralazine Hcl
13

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SARAH YOUNG, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH YOUNG, MD's 376 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH YOUNG, MD's specialty?
SARAH YOUNG, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH YOUNG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH YOUNG, MD wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH YOUNG, MD's Medicare quality score?
SARAH YOUNG, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH YOUNG, MD located?
SARAH YOUNG, MD is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is SARAH YOUNG, MD's NPI number?
SARAH YOUNG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245212448, issued on 11/15/2005.
Does SARAH YOUNG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH YOUNG, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH YOUNG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH YOUNG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH YOUNG, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH YOUNG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH YOUNG, MD's credentials?
SARAH YOUNG, MD's NPI is 1245212448 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.
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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