Sara Deffenbaugh, MD
NPI 1417395963 · Family Medicine Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Deffenbaugh, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1417395963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417395963
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9408207 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 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
1,951 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 | 272 | $92 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 227 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 200 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 195 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 156 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 145 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 109 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 326 | 77 |
| Lisinopril | 283 | 73 |
| Omeprazole | 198 | 56 |
| Simvastatin | 164 | 40 |
| Metformin Hcl | 164 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 152 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$186 across 8 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
- 2013-06-06
- Last updated
- 2020-02-11
- Certified
- 2020-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Deffenbaugh's NPI number?
- Sara Deffenbaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417395963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Deffenbaugh's specialty?
- Sara Deffenbaugh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Deffenbaugh located?
- Sara Deffenbaugh's practice location on file with NPPES is 9411 N Oak Trfy Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64155-2262.
- What is Sara Deffenbaugh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Deffenbaugh is (816) 436-1800.
- Does Sara Deffenbaugh accept Medicare?
- Sara Deffenbaugh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Deffenbaugh's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Deffenbaugh's NPI (1417395963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.