Sara Shellhammer, PA-C
NPI 1477843522 · Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Shellhammer, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1477843522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477843522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA054751 (PA)
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
15 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
778 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 636 | $87 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 46 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $104 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 16 | $15 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 14 | $62 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 335 | 74 |
| Omeprazole | 209 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 193 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 182 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 | 32 |
| Lorazepam | 144 | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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
- 2011-04-11
- Last updated
- 2023-02-02
- Certified
- 2023-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Shellhammer's NPI number?
- Sara Shellhammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477843522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Shellhammer's specialty?
- Sara Shellhammer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Shellhammer located?
- Sara Shellhammer's practice location on file with NPPES is 5700 Corporate Dr Ste 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5829.
- What is Sara Shellhammer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Shellhammer is (412) 630-2670.
- Does Sara Shellhammer accept Medicare?
- Sara Shellhammer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Shellhammer's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Shellhammer's NPI (1477843522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.