Douglas Sawch, MD
NPI 1285123158 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lexington, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Sawch, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lexington, VA (NPI 1285123158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285123158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101280975 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
430 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 285 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 102 | $66 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $125 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 13 | $72 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 12 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 44 | 21 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 41 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1215 Lee St Box '800744'Charlottesville, VA 22908-0001Phone: (434) 924-1931Fax: (434) 243-5770
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-07
- Last updated
- 2025-10-21
- Certified
- 2025-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Sawch's NPI number?
- Douglas Sawch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285123158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Sawch's specialty?
- Douglas Sawch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Sawch located?
- Douglas Sawch's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 Houston St Ste E, Lexington, VA 24450-2455.
- What is Douglas Sawch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Sawch is (540) 463-2227.
- Does Douglas Sawch accept Medicare?
- Douglas Sawch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Sawch's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Sawch's NPI (1285123158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.