NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1124377858 M.D.
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Surgery Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery 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
356
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.32
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. filed 356 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 88% generic.
- 356
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
356 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)
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. 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 Saulat Sheikh, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
356 111% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Surgery 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).
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35249, with a listed phone of (205) 934-4011. NPI 1124377858 was issued on 09/10/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 356 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1124377858 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/10/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Saulat Sheikh, M.D. 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 OF Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Birmingham, AL
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 Saulat Sheikh, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Surgery Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 356 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.
356
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 373
- Total Day Supply
- 9,593
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (4.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.42
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Saulat Sheikh, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
40 claims
- Valganciclovir Hcl
Valganciclovir Hcl
24 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
23 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
20 claims
- Dapsone 14
Dapsone
14 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 14
Oxycodone Hcl
14 claims
- Prednisone 12
Prednisone
12 claims
- Ursodiol 12
Ursodiol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 40 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 |
| Dapsone | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 |
| Prednisone | 12 |
| Ursodiol | 12 |
| Techlite Pen Needle "Pen Needle | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Saulat Sheikh, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s 356 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sheikh.
Dr. Richard Abernathy
M.D.
Foley, AL
Peter Abraham
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Carol Adams
MD
Jasper, AL
Dr. William Adkins
MD
Opelika, AL
Dr. Rosebella Agola
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Saulat Sheikh, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Saulat Sheikh, M.D. wrote 356 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is Saulat Sheikh, M.D. located? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. is located at 619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35249. Phone: (205) 934-4011.
What is Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124377858, issued on 09/10/2012.
Does Saulat Sheikh, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does Saulat Sheikh, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Saulat Sheikh, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saulat Sheikh, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Valganciclovir Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saulat Sheikh, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 356 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Saulat Sheikh, M.D.'s NPI is 1124377858 with credentials M.D.. 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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