Sara Darden, MMSC, PA-C
NPI 1417346156 · Physician Assistant · Canton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Darden, MMSC, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Canton, GA (NPI 1417346156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417346156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MMSC, PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4761 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 218 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 150 | $76 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 64 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 57 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 45 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$76 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 41 | 38 |
| Cefadroxil | 34 | 33 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 26 |
| Ibuprofen | 27 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 21 |
| Dexamethasone | 24 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 725 Glenwood Dr Ste 486&e790Chattanooga, TN 37404-1163Phone: (423) 206-4140Fax: (423) 206-4141
- 2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404-1161Phone: (423) 206-4140
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-19
- Last updated
- 2024-01-06
- Certified
- 2024-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Darden's NPI number?
- Sara Darden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417346156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Darden's specialty?
- Sara Darden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Darden located?
- Sara Darden's practice location on file with NPPES is 470 Northside Cherokee Blvd Ste 160, Canton, GA 30115-8029.
- What is Sara Darden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Darden is (770) 721-9050.
- Does Sara Darden accept Medicare?
- Sara Darden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Darden's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Darden's NPI (1417346156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.