Garth Utter, MD
NPI 1013991769 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Garth Utter, MD is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1013991769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013991769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00A685450 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
319 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 158 | $80 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 47 | $213 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $132 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 29 | $50 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $175 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-05
- Last updated
- 2019-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Garth Utter's NPI number?
- Garth Utter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013991769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Garth Utter's specialty?
- Garth Utter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Garth Utter located?
- Garth Utter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2315 Stockton Blvd. - Department of Surgery, Sacramento, CA 95817-2201.
- What is Garth Utter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Garth Utter is (916) 734-1768.
- Does Garth Utter accept Medicare?
- Garth Utter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Garth Utter's NPI active?
- Yes — Garth Utter's NPI (1013991769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.