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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1275592537 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 764 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Sharon Deskins, M.D. filed 6,444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Saint Joseph, Michigan, prescribing 90% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,444 Top 4% higher than 96% 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)
Sharon Deskins, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Sharon Deskins, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,444 137% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Sharon Deskins, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3950 HOLLYWOOD RD, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, with a listed phone of (269) 982-7840. NPI 1275592537 was issued on 03/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 764 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $553K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275592537 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sharon Deskins, 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.
Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet
Watervliet, MI
Lakeland Medical Practices
Saint Joseph, MI
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 - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sharon Deskins, M.D.. To verify Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sharon Deskins, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 6,444 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.
6,444
Total Claims
$553K
Total Drug Cost
764
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,663
- Total Day Supply
- 461,150
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $421K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $130K
- Opioid Claims
- 283 (4.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 66
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 323, 75-84: 294, 85+: 114
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sharon Deskins, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
534 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
485 claims
- Irbesartan
Irbesartan
307 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
248 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
227 claims
- Lisinopril 196
Lisinopril
196 claims
- Omeprazole 167
Omeprazole
167 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 159
Rosuvastatin Calcium
159 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 534 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 485 |
| Irbesartan | 307 |
| Metformin Hcl | 248 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 |
| Lisinopril | 196 |
| Omeprazole | 167 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 159 |
| Losartan Potassium | 148 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 146 |
* 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 Sharon Deskins, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s 6,444 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Deskins.
Dr. Keith Aaronson
MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Tomas Abalo
M.D.
Iron Mountain, MI
Dr. Ali Abbas
M.D.
Pontiac, MI
Dr. Hawazin Abbas
MD
Auburn Hills, MI
Dr. Imran Abbasi
D.O.
Warren, MI
Compare Internal Medicine 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sharon Deskins, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sharon Deskins, M.D. wrote 6,444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $553K in drug costs for 764 beneficiaries.
Where is Sharon Deskins, M.D. located? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D. is located at 3950 HOLLYWOOD RD, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085. Phone: (269) 982-7840.
What is Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275592537, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does Sharon Deskins, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $421K in brand drug costs.
Does Sharon Deskins, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sharon Deskins, M.D. had 283 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 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 Sharon Deskins, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Irbesartan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sharon Deskins, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,444 Part D claims and 764 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sharon Deskins, M.D.'s NPI is 1275592537 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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