Sara Thead, PA-C
NPI 1417505876 · Physician Assistant · Abingdon, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Thead, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Abingdon, VA (NPI 1417505876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417505876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
314 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 86 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $72 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 27 | $4 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 179 | 79 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 157 | 68 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 46 | 13 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 35 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 29 | 28 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 18 |
| Ofloxacin | 22 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$374 across 12 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 (1)
- 1913 Highway 394Blountville, TN 37617-5416Phone: (423) 662-7002Fax: (423) 662-7003
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-07-29
- Certified
- 2024-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Thead's NPI number?
- Sara Thead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417505876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Thead's specialty?
- Sara Thead is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Thead located?
- Sara Thead's practice location on file with NPPES is 26208 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24211-7504.
- What is Sara Thead's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Thead is (276) 451-3044.
- Does Sara Thead accept Medicare?
- Sara Thead is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Thead's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Thead's NPI (1417505876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.