Sarah Ford-Sightler, DNP
NPI 1396983987 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Ford-Sightler, DNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1396983987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396983987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3829 (SC)
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
17 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
1,890 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 280 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 220 | $82 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 180 | $8 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 162 | $5 |
| Total Protein Level, Urine84156 | 162 | $4 |
| 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 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 45 | 11 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 40 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 32 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 29 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 12 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,364 across 67 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
- 2009-02-04
- Last updated
- 2017-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Ford-Sightler's NPI number?
- Sarah Ford-Sightler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396983987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Ford-Sightler's specialty?
- Sarah Ford-Sightler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sarah Ford-Sightler located?
- Sarah Ford-Sightler's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6476.
- What is Sarah Ford-Sightler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Ford-Sightler is (803) 252-9907.
- Does Sarah Ford-Sightler accept Medicare?
- Sarah Ford-Sightler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Ford-Sightler's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Ford-Sightler's NPI (1396983987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.