Sarah Carter, M.D.
NPI 1487889796 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Flagstaff, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Carter, M.D. is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Flagstaff, AZ (NPI 1487889796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487889796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME124506 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Surgical Critical Care Physician2086S0102X
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
110 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 Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 30 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 27 | $168 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 22 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $128 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$168 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$215 across 4 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 (4)
- 4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718-2200Phone: (302) 733-1042
- 999 N Curtis Rd Ste 415Boise, ID 83706-1334Phone: (208) 302-2600Fax: (208) 302-2625
- 55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002Phone: (774) 475-0831Fax: (508) 856-4224
- 1704 Gorman DrErie, PA 16505-3016Phone: (412) 527-9799
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-17
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Carter's NPI number?
- Sarah Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487889796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Carter's specialty?
- Sarah Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Carter located?
- Sarah Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3118.
- What is Sarah Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Carter is (928) 773-2200.
- Does Sarah Carter accept Medicare?
- Sarah Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Carter's NPI (1487889796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.