2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1194832493 MD
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SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BURLINGAME, California. 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 · 446 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGAME, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 446 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD filed 4,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BURLINGAME, California, prescribing 89% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SASHIBINDU AMARA, 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).

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2006

NPI 1194832493

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,294 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BURLINGAME, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1194832493. 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.

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1501 TROUSDALE DR, BURLINGAME, CA, 94010, with a listed phone of (650) 652-8500. NPI 1194832493 was issued on 08/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMARA 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 4,294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 446 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $326K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

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

1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010

Provider Details

NPI 1194832493
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SASHIBINDU AMARA, 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.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
BURLINGAME, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD. To verify SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,294 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.

4,294
Total Claims
$326K
Total Drug Cost
446
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,958
Total Day Supply
290,402
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$230K
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
60 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 144, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
525
Amlodipine Besylate
236
Levothyroxine Sodium
227
Losartan Potassium
162
Gabapentin
161
Lisinopril
149
Zolpidem Tartrate
77
Trazodone Hcl
76
Metformin Hcl
75
Hydrochlorothiazide
74

* 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 SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD 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

SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's 4,294 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's specialty?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BURLINGAME, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD wrote 4,294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $326K in drug costs for 446 beneficiaries.
Where is SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD located?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD is located at 1501 TROUSDALE DR, BURLINGAME, CA, 94010. Phone: (650) 652-8500.
What is SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's NPI number?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194832493, issued on 08/23/2006.
Does SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $230K in brand drug costs.
Does SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD'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 SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD accept Medicare?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,294 Part D claims and 446 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's credentials?
SASHIBINDU AMARA, MD's NPI is 1194832493 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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