Sarah Rings
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Sarah Rings is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Alpena, MI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sarah Rings specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Alpena, MI in group practice. She graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 2019 and has 7+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2370dNPPES updated 2019-11-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.89/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.7%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
197
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,606
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $233k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2019
Rush Medical College
7 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2019)
Mailing address
14674 W Mountain View Blvd Ste 200, Surprise, AZ 85374-2708
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sarah Rings
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Rings for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Alpena required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sarah Rings
Dr. Rings is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alpena, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (989) 356-7300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah Rings
Practice Location
1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707-1401
Mailing Address
14674 W Mountain View Blvd Ste 200, Surprise, AZ 85374-2708
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