Brian Sachs, MD
NPI 1316250871 · Hospitalist Physician · Hamlet, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Sachs, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Hamlet, NC (NPI 1316250871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316250871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01618 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
503 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 231 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 127 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 95 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$161 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 26 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 24 | — |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 19 | — |
| Furosemide | 19 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-26
- Last updated
- 2017-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Sachs's NPI number?
- Brian Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316250871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Sachs's specialty?
- Brian Sachs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Sachs located?
- Brian Sachs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345-4522.
- What is Brian Sachs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Sachs is (910) 205-8000.
- Does Brian Sachs accept Medicare?
- Brian Sachs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Sachs's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Sachs's NPI (1316250871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.