2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1356431035 MD
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VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
459
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1178/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1178/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.1178/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
459
Part D claims, 2023
61%
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.

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1356431035

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

459 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

91.1178/100 8.017800000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Colorado

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.1178/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 91.1178/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.1%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 91.1178/100 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).

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1356431035 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SARAPURA 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 459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $528K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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 91.1178/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.2343, Cost 73.4915), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1356431035
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.1178
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.2343
Quality
73.4915
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD 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.

DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
DENVER, CO
UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 459 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.

459
Total Claims
$528K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,080
Total Day Supply
32,334
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$515K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIRGINIA SARAPURA, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
104
Forteo
Teriparatide
50
Alendronate Sodium
47
Risedronate Sodium
35
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
30
Ibandronate Sodium
24
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
21
Methimazole
15
Prednisone
13
Chlorthalidone
11

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's 459 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's specialty?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD wrote 459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $528K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
What is VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's Medicare quality score?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1178/100 (Quality: 90.2343, Cost: 73.4915). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD located?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's NPI number?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356431035, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $515K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Forteo, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD accept Medicare?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 459 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's credentials?
VIRGINIA SARAPURA, MD's NPI is 1356431035 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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