2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1811928484 M.D.
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SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.

Specialist in NORTHRIDGE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$107.34
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. filed 2,296 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in NORTHRIDGE, California, prescribing 44% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
44%
generic prescribing
$107.34
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,296 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1811928484

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,296 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Specialist share within California

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 18350 ROSCOE BLVD, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325, with a listed phone of (818) 717-3021. NPI 1811928484 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARAKAT 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 2,296 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

18350 ROSCOE BLVD
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325

Provider Details

NPI 1811928484
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

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 SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$107

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

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 SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.. To verify SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'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 · Brand-heavy

SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 2,296 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.

2,296
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,882
Total Day Supply
145,084
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 57, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
485
Metformin Hcl
227
Glimepiride
161
Ozempic
Semaglutide
132
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
129
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
127
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
104
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
94
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
44

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

Specialist Overview

How SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s 2,296 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s specialty?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in NORTHRIDGE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. wrote 2,296 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
Where is SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. located?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. is located at 18350 ROSCOE BLVD, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91325. Phone: (818) 717-3021.
What is SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811928484, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Glimepiride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,296 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s credentials?
SAWSAN BARAKAT, M.D.'s NPI is 1811928484 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

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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