Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Sachs

Gastroenterology Physician · Brainerd, MN

  • NPI 1699759654
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2024 S 6Th St
Brainerd, MN 564014529
(218) 828-7100
Mailing address
523 N 3Rd St
Brainerd, MN 564013054

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2016
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #40801
Medicaid
MN #789468600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699759654. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
587
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,795
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 207 204 $5
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 99 98 $230
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 56 56 $170
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 36 36 $96
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 36 36 $71
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 34 32 $141
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 31 29 $124
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 24 24 $168
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 22 $152
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 22 22 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
368
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$44,976
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 146 30 $2,217
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 41 0 $546
Balsalazide Disodium Generic 40 0 $9,537
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 32 0 $20,594
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 17 0 $1,852
Misoprostol Generic 17 0 $1,329
Mercaptopurine Generic 15 0 $798
Azathioprine Generic 13 0 $168
Spironolactone Generic 13 0 $171
Amitiza (Lubiprostone) Brand 12 0 $5,250

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Sachs's medical specialty?
Dr. William Sachs practices Gastroenterology Physician in Brainerd, MN.
Where does Dr. William Sachs practice?
Dr. William Sachs practices at 2024 S 6Th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529. Office phone: 2188287100.
What is Dr. William Sachs's NPI?
Dr. William Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699759654, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. William Sachs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (HCPCS G0105). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.