Joel Sach, M.D.
NPI 1871571802 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Sach, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1871571802).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871571802
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A069667 (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 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
10,653 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 3,071 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,723 | $136 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 1,157 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 638 | $176 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 585 | $27 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 810 | 295 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 457 | 180 |
| Famotidine | 444 | 147 |
| Omeprazole | 262 | 116 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 206 | 59 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 106 | 22 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 100 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,754 across 145 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
- 2006-01-09
- Last updated
- 2018-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Sach's NPI number?
- Joel Sach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871571802, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Sach's specialty?
- Joel Sach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Sach located?
- Joel Sach's practice location on file with NPPES is 18425 Burbank Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356-2806.
- What is Joel Sach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Sach is (818) 708-6070.
- Does Joel Sach accept Medicare?
- Joel Sach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Sach's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Sach's NPI (1871571802) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.