Howard Sachs, M.D.
NPI 1275516940 · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Sachs, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1275516940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275516940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73506 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
232 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $70 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 23 | $54 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$70 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 208 | 60 |
| Omeprazole | 149 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 124 | 38 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 112 | 18 |
| Simvastatin | 105 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 105 | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-27
- Last updated
- 2020-10-29
- Certified
- 2020-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Sachs's NPI number?
- Howard Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275516940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Sachs's specialty?
- Howard Sachs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Sachs located?
- Howard Sachs's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Howard Sachs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Sachs is (508) 334-2731.
- Does Howard Sachs accept Medicare?
- Howard Sachs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Sachs's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Sachs's NPI (1275516940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.