Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alif Sarah, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1992866651
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 35.0 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1625 West Ina RD., Suite 123
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-9813
fax (520) 297-0705 - Mailing address
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1625 West Ina RD, Suite 123
Tucson, AZ 85704
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #26419
- Medicaid
- AZ #43842502
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992866651. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,959
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$279,709
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 1,185 | 157 | $103 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 543 | 163 | $124 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 441 | 108 | $72 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 358 | 155 | $8 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 160 | 144 | $176 | |
99315 |
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 74 | 71 | $79 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 49 | 49 | $125 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 32 | 25 | $87 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 27 | 25 | $129 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 24 | 23 | $14 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 128 peers in Tucson Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,020
Transactions
50
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 15 | $283.08 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $231.47 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 5 | $95.36 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 5 | $77.40 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 3 | $66.16 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $49.36 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $46.92 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 2 | $40.61 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 2 | $40.54 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $24.13 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $20.22 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $17.64 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $13.76 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $13.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,657
Patients
1,216
Total drug cost
$215,062
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 863 | 225 | $12,924 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 503 | 143 | $5,240 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 496 | 105 | $7,374 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 311 | 69 | $9,904 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 272 | 70 | $4,863 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 268 | 70 | $4,251 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 253 | 65 | $4,708 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 242 | 78 | $6,032 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 228 | 66 | $1,627 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 223 | 46 | $10,527 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alif Sarah's medical specialty?
Dr. Alif Sarah practices Internal Medicine Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Alif Sarah practice?
Dr. Alif Sarah practices at 1625 West Ina RD., Tucson, AZ 85704. Office phone: 5202979813.
What is Dr. Alif Sarah's NPI?
Dr. Alif Sarah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992866651, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alif Sarah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alif Sarah accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alif Sarah commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.