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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1982698239 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
722
Medicare Part D claims · 552 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Sawuya Lubega, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.5/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 722
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Sawuya Lubega, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sawuya Lubega, MD sits
This provider among geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 298 geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sawuya Lubega, MD writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 45% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sawuya Lubega, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sawuya Lubega, 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 Sawuya Lubega, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
722 85% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.5/100 0.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sawuya Lubega, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) - 83.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Sawuya Lubega, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9055 SPRINGBROOK DR, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433, with a listed phone of (763) 780-9155. NPI 1982698239 was issued on 09/01/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 552 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8, Cost 63.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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 | 1982698239 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/01/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sawuya Lubega, 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.
Allina Health System
Annandale, MN
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 · Generic-heavy
Sawuya Lubega, MD - brand share 4.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 722 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.
722
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
552
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 727
- Total Day Supply
- 6,582
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (4.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 360
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 75, 65-74: 258, 75-84: 183, 85+: 36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sawuya Lubega, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
93 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
77 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
46 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
46 claims
- Tobramycin 35
Tobramycin
35 claims
- Cefdinir 28
Cefdinir
28 claims
- Azithromycin 25
Azithromycin
25 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 25
Triamcinolone Acetonide
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 93 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 77 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 46 |
| Prednisone | 46 |
| Tobramycin | 35 |
| Cefdinir | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 25 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 25 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Sawuya Lubega, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider
Sawuya Lubega, MD's 722 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lubega.
Dr. Said Al Tawil
M.D.,
Red Wing, MN
Dr. David Bell
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Mark Boyce
Duluth, MN
Dr. Mohit Chawla
MD
Albert Lea, MN
Dr. Lissa Chipeco
MD
Saint Paul, MN
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawuya Lubega, MD's specialty? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sawuya Lubega, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sawuya Lubega, MD wrote 722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 552 beneficiaries.
What is Sawuya Lubega, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5/100 (Quality: 81.8, Cost: 63.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sawuya Lubega, MD located? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD is located at 9055 SPRINGBROOK DR, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433. Phone: (763) 780-9155.
What is Sawuya Lubega, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982698239, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does Sawuya Lubega, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Sawuya Lubega, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sawuya Lubega, MD had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sawuya Lubega, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sawuya Lubega, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sawuya Lubega, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 722 Part D claims and 552 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sawuya Lubega, MD's credentials? ▼
Sawuya Lubega, MD's NPI is 1982698239 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.
- 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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