Sara Connaughton, MD
NPI 1124361647 · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Athens, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Connaughton, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider in Athens, TN (NPI 1124361647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124361647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52401 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
30 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, Including Care Coordination, Individual Therapy and Group Therapy and Counseling; at Least 60 Minutes in a Subsequent Calendar MonthG2087 | 30 | $426 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $426–$426 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 382 | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 25 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 21 | — |
| Promethazine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Buprenorphinebrand: Brixadi | 15 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$129 across 6 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 (2)
- 975 East Third StreetErlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN 37403Phone: (423) 778-7000
- 941 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412Phone: (423) 894-7870
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-03
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Connaughton's NPI number?
- Sara Connaughton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124361647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Connaughton's specialty?
- Sara Connaughton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Connaughton located?
- Sara Connaughton's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-4251.
- What is Sara Connaughton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Connaughton is (423) 717-2240.
- Does Sara Connaughton accept Medicare?
- Sara Connaughton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Connaughton's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Connaughton's NPI (1124361647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.