2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265573166 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in PRINCETON, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
26.1581/100
▼ 57 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$270.85
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 26.1581/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

26.1581/100
MIPS score · -57 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

TIMOTHY SASS, 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

26 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. 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 TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2007

NPI 1265573166

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,729 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

26.1581/100 56.94189999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
26.1581/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 26.1581/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%26.2%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 26.1581/100 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).

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 281 WITHERSPOON ST, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540, with a listed phone of (609) 921-3362. NPI 1265573166 was issued on 02/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SASS 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 2,729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $158K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 26.1581/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 87.1936), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

281 WITHERSPOON ST
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Provider Details

NPI 1265573166
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

26.1581
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
87.1936
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$271

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Generic-heavy

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,729 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.

2,729
Total Claims
$158K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,184
Total Day Supply
173,869
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Antibiotic Claims
224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TIMOTHY SASS, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
318
Atorvastatin Calcium
170
Valsartan
123
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
107
Celecoxib
101
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
89
Atenolol
86
Rosuvastatin Calcium
83
Etodolac
79
Pravastatin Sodium
79

* 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 TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s 2,729 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SASS.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s specialty?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PRINCETON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. wrote 2,729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $158K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 26.1581/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 87.1936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. located?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. is located at 281 WITHERSPOON ST, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540. Phone: (609) 921-3362.
What is TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s NPI number?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265573166, issued on 02/12/2007.
Does TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Valsartan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,729 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s credentials?
TIMOTHY SASS, M.D.'s NPI is 1265573166 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology