2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dermatology Physician NPI 1912311655 MD
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SOPHIA SANDHU, MD

Pediatric Dermatology Physician in TORRANCE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 579 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dermatology Physician avg: 497
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,985 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 SOPHIA SANDHU, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2014

NPI 1912311655

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dermatology Physician

Rare

222 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,985 501% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 497

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Pediatric Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pediatric Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 22330 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE F, TORRANCE, CA, 90505, with a listed phone of (310) 606-2106. NPI 1912311655 was issued on 06/19/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDHU 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 2,985 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 579 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 222 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 497 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

22330 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE F
TORRANCE, CA 90505

Provider Details

NPI 1912311655
Specialty Pediatric Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 SOPHIA SANDHU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 SOPHIA SANDHU, MD. To verify SOPHIA SANDHU, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,985
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
579
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,189
Total Day Supply
89,322
Generic Drug Cost
$149K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 189, 85+: 82

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SOPHIA SANDHU, MD 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
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
530
Ketoconazole
463
Triamcinolone Acetonide
304
Hydrocortisone
192
Fluocinonide
186
Mupirocin
165
Mometasone Furoate
150
Clotrimazole
133
Betamethasone Dipropionate
84
Tacrolimus
83

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

Pediatric Dermatology Physician Overview

How SOPHIA SANDHU, MD fits within the Pediatric Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

222
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Dermatology Physician
497
Avg Claims per Provider

SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's 2,985 claims are above the specialty average of 497.

Nearby Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Pediatric Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's specialty?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD specializes in Pediatric Dermatology Physician and practices in TORRANCE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SOPHIA SANDHU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SOPHIA SANDHU, MD wrote 2,985 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 579 beneficiaries.
What is SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's Medicare quality score?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SOPHIA SANDHU, MD located?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD is located at 22330 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE F, TORRANCE, CA, 90505. Phone: (310) 606-2106.
What is SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's NPI number?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912311655, issued on 06/19/2014.
How many Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 222 Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider writes 497 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SOPHIA SANDHU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SOPHIA SANDHU, MD accept Medicare?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,985 Part D claims and 579 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's credentials?
SOPHIA SANDHU, MD's NPI is 1912311655 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.
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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