Sara Starks, APRN
NPI 1356831655 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Starks, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1356831655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356831655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3012442 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
566 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 | 295 | $104 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 58 | $42 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 58 | $43 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 38 | $21 |
| 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 | 19 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 129 | 64 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 111 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 89 | 59 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 34 | — |
| Azithromycin | 32 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,337 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
- 2018-05-14
- Last updated
- 2020-12-03
- Certified
- 2020-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Starks's NPI number?
- Sara Starks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356831655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Starks's specialty?
- Sara Starks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Starks located?
- Sara Starks's practice location on file with NPPES is 166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40503.
- What is Sara Starks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Starks is (859) 278-0319.
- Does Sara Starks accept Medicare?
- Sara Starks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Starks's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Starks's NPI (1356831655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.