Sara Horst, M.D.
NPI 1265551295 · Gastroenterology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Horst, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1265551295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265551295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43742 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
116 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 | 60 | $96 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 31 | $144 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 13 | $85 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 12 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$144 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 145 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 58 | 20 |
| Risankizumab-Rzaabrand: Skyrizi On-Body | 35 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 27 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) | 25 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86,355 across 52 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
- 2007-03-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-16
- Certified
- 2022-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Horst's NPI number?
- Sara Horst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265551295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Horst's specialty?
- Sara Horst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Horst located?
- Sara Horst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1211 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212-2717.
- What is Sara Horst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Horst is (615) 936-6977.
- Does Sara Horst accept Medicare?
- Sara Horst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Horst's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Horst's NPI (1265551295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.