Sara Karnes, MD
NPI 1174150023 · Psychiatry Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Karnes, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1174150023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174150023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
26 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 | 15 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $196 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$196 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 35 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 33 | 16 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 23 | — |
| Clonazepam | 19 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Propranolol Hcl | 18 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$914 across 25 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-07-12
- Certified
- 2022-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Karnes's NPI number?
- Sara Karnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174150023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Karnes's specialty?
- Sara Karnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Karnes located?
- Sara Karnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1542 Tulane Ave Rm 231, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865.
- What is Sara Karnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Karnes is (504) 568-6004.
- Does Sara Karnes accept Medicare?
- Sara Karnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Karnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Karnes's NPI (1174150023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.