2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1841395522 M.D.
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THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in LIHUE, Hawaii. 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
491
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.4522/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$296.45
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.4522/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.4522/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
491
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

72 10th percentile higher than 10% 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)

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. 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 THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2006

NPI 1841395522

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

491 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

72.4522/100 10.64779999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Hawaii

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Hawaii

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.4522/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.4522/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.5%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.4522/100 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).

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3-3420 KUHIO HWY, LIHUE, HI, 96766, with a listed phone of (808) 245-1020. NPI 1841395522 was issued on 09/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANCHEZ 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 491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%. 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 72.4522/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.5852, Cost 19.922), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

3-3420 KUHIO HWY
LIHUE, HI 96766

Provider Details

NPI 1841395522
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.4522
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.5852
Quality
19.922
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS SANCHEZ, 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.

ALASKA NEUROLOGY CENTER LLC
ANCHORAGE, AK

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 THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$296

Largest payer

Eisai 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 491 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.

491
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
551
Total Day Supply
13,708
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
173 (35.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 11, 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 THOMAS SANCHEZ, 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
Pregabalin
38
Hydromorphone Hcl
37
Oxycodone Hcl
34
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
33
Diclofenac Sodium
27
Baclofen
26
Gabapentin
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
26
Tizanidine Hcl
23
Tramadol Hcl
19

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s 491 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in LIHUE, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. wrote 491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.4522/100 (Quality: 71.5852, Cost: 19.922). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. located?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. is located at 3-3420 KUHIO HWY, LIHUE, HI, 96766. Phone: (808) 245-1020.
What is THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841395522, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. had 173 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pregabalin, Hydromorphone Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 491 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS SANCHEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1841395522 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.
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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