Sara Walker Koziol, MD
NPI 1174593131 · Internal Medicine Physician · Calera, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Walker Koziol, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Calera, AL (NPI 1174593131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174593131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15973 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,328 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 737 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 436 | $115 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 181 | $44 |
| 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 | 132 | $15 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 130 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 453 | 130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 369 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 330 | 97 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 326 | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 289 | 95 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 267 | 87 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,128 across 68 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
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2015-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Walker Koziol's NPI number?
- Sara Walker Koziol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174593131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Walker Koziol's specialty?
- Sara Walker Koziol is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Walker Koziol located?
- Sara Walker Koziol's practice location on file with NPPES is 11206 Highway 25, Calera, AL 35040.
- What is Sara Walker Koziol's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Walker Koziol is (205) 668-0941.
- Does Sara Walker Koziol accept Medicare?
- Sara Walker Koziol is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Walker Koziol's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Walker Koziol's NPI (1174593131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.