Alexander P. Sah, MD
NPI 1003966359ActiveIndividual· Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery· Fremont, CA
Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (MD) in Fremont, California, trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 2002). 1,442 Medicare patients in 2024, $1,131,556 paid; all of their 804 Part D prescriptions were generic. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. was the largest of 19 companies reporting payments in 2025, $222,398 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1003966359 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Mar 6, 2021 |
| Certified by provider | Mar 6, 2021 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Primary | 207XS0114X | A102682 | CA |
| Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery | 207XS0114X | 036-118719 | IL |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 4,165 across 38 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $1,131,556 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 804 · 832 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 518 |
| Total drug cost | $9,609 |
| Generic share | 100% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Medicare specialty | Orthopedic Surgery |
Medical group
- Sah Orthopaedic AssociatesFremont, CA · 6 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CA
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA
- Peninsula Medical CenterBurlingame, CA
- Stanford Health CareStanford, CA
- Washington HospitalFremont, CA
Other facilities
- American Home Health Care, LLCHome health agency · Dublin, CA
- Choice Home Health CareHome health agency · Monterey, CA
- Professional Home Care AssociatesHome health agency · Fremont, CA
- Sutter Care at HomeHome health agency · Santa Cruz, CA
- Sutter Care at HomeHome health agency · Salinas, CA
- Saratoga Retirement Community Health CenterNursing home · Saratoga, CA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$222,398 · 176 payments from 19 companies
- 2024$92,346 · 108 payments from 21 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | $65,627 | 47 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | $55,772 | 38 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $41,899 | 27 |
| Microport Orthopedics Inc | $15,642 | 8 |
| Exactech, Inc. | $13,296 | 4 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$99,150 · 33 payments
- Education$50,640 · 22 payments
- Consulting Fee$44,307 · 24 payments
- Royalty or License$13,296 · 4 payments
- Travel and Lodging$10,686 · 27 payments
- Food and Beverage$4,320 · 66 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records