Sarah Gonzalez, MD
NPI 1205235496 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Gonzalez, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1205235496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205235496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A126821 (CA)
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
11 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
43 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 | 31 | $97 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$130 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 | — |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 9 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
- 2014-08-14
- Last updated
- 2014-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Sarah Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205235496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Gonzalez's specialty?
- Sarah Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Gonzalez located?
- Sarah Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018.
- What is Sarah Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Gonzalez is (661) 326-2168.
- Does Sarah Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Sarah Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Gonzalez's NPI (1205235496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.