Caroline Sanderson, MD
NPI 1609371806 · Psychiatry Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Sanderson, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1609371806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609371806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A180522 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 77 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 62 |
| Clonazepam | 54 |
| Esketamine Hclbrand: Spravato | 53 |
| Diazepam | 49 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 |
| Lumateperone Tosylatebrand: Caplyta | 41 |
| Olanzapine | 35 |
| Lorazepam | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-12-20
- Certified
- 2022-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Sanderson's NPI number?
- Caroline Sanderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609371806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Sanderson's specialty?
- Caroline Sanderson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caroline Sanderson located?
- Caroline Sanderson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811-5216.
- What is Caroline Sanderson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Sanderson is (916) 443-3299.
- Does Caroline Sanderson accept Medicare?
- Caroline Sanderson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Sanderson's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Sanderson's NPI (1609371806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.