Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD
NPI 1114378940 · Nephrology Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1114378940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114378940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,343 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 327 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 277 | $78 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 264 | $16 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 241 | $62 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 92 | $358 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 152 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 142 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 33 |
| Carvedilol | 91 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 86 | 23 |
| Calcitriol | 79 | 28 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 72 | 23 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$700 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002Phone: (508) 334-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-22
- Last updated
- 2021-07-12
- Certified
- 2021-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Carias Zuniga's NPI number?
- Sandra Carias Zuniga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114378940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Carias Zuniga's specialty?
- Sandra Carias Zuniga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandra Carias Zuniga located?
- Sandra Carias Zuniga's practice location on file with NPPES is 1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1, Shelby, NC 28150-3746.
- What is Sandra Carias Zuniga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Carias Zuniga is (704) 487-9766.
- Does Sandra Carias Zuniga accept Medicare?
- Sandra Carias Zuniga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Carias Zuniga's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Carias Zuniga's NPI (1114378940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.