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Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1447283874 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Vinod Sawhney, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician in San Leandro, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology 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 · 581 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
28.8/100
▼ 54 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$251.46
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 28.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 28.8/100
- MIPS score · -54 vs avg
- 6K
- 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.
Vinod Sawhney, 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
29 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
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
Where Vinod Sawhney, M.D. sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Vinod Sawhney, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 4% - placing this provider in the high-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 gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Vinod Sawhney, M.D.. 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)
Vinod Sawhney, 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 Vinod Sawhney, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,583 7× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
28.8/100 54.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 28.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 28.8/100 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).
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 13847 E 14TH ST, San Leandro, CA, 94578, with a listed phone of (510) 351-6424. NPI 1447283874 was issued on 07/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 581 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $458K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 28.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 95.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1447283874 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/09/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
28.7841
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
95.947
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 Vinod Sawhney, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$251
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, 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 Vinod Sawhney, M.D.. To verify Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 5,583 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.
5,583
Total Claims
$458K
Total Drug Cost
581
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,038
- Total Day Supply
- 382,697
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $323K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $133K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 117
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 214, 75-84: 207, 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 Vinod Sawhney, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
391 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
309 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
277 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
202 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
198 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
196 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
179 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
169 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 391 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 309 |
| Metformin Hcl | 277 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 202 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 198 |
| Famotidine | 196 |
| Losartan Potassium | 179 |
| Lisinopril | 169 |
| Omeprazole | 168 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 164 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Vinod Sawhney, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s 5,583 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sawhney.
Dr. David Aarons
MD
Lodi, CA
Dr. Constante Abaya
MD
Oxnard, CA
Dr. Homan Abdollahzadeh
MD
Palm Springs, CA
Dr. John Abdulian
M.D.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Hussein Abidali
DO
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in San Leandro, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Vinod Sawhney, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vinod Sawhney, M.D. wrote 5,583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $458K in drug costs for 581 beneficiaries.
What is Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.8/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 95.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Vinod Sawhney, M.D. located? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. is located at 13847 E 14TH ST, San Leandro, CA, 94578. Phone: (510) 351-6424.
What is Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447283874, issued on 07/09/2006.
Does Vinod Sawhney, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $323K in brand drug costs.
Does Vinod Sawhney, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vinod Sawhney, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vinod Sawhney, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vinod Sawhney, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,583 Part D claims and 581 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Vinod Sawhney, M.D.'s NPI is 1447283874 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.
- 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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