Fernando Sanchez-Brugal, MD
NPI 1720026974 · Internal Medicine Physician · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Sanchez-Brugal, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1720026974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720026974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9900128 (NC)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,307 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 208 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 105 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 99 | $13 |
| Parathormone (parathyroid Hormone) Level83970 | 96 | $40 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 96 | $7 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 414 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 371 | 130 |
| Gabapentin | 327 | 104 |
| Omeprazole | 301 | 91 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 282 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 273 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$845 across 48 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-10
- Certified
- 2024-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's NPI number?
- Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720026974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's specialty?
- Fernando Sanchez-Brugal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Sanchez-Brugal located?
- Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's practice location on file with NPPES is 507 N Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27262-4303.
- What is Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Sanchez-Brugal is (336) 883-0029.
- Does Fernando Sanchez-Brugal accept Medicare?
- Fernando Sanchez-Brugal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Sanchez-Brugal's NPI (1720026974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.