Sarah Riley, PA-C
NPI 1518628932 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Riley, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1518628932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518628932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- GUTK-ZB38P7 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
1,077 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 | 275 | $102 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 261 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 168 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 120 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 76 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 204 | 137 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 169 | 138 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 165 | 148 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 152 | 135 |
| Gabapentin | 135 | 118 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 49 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 47 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2022-01-07
- Last updated
- 2023-07-22
- Certified
- 2023-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Riley's NPI number?
- Sarah Riley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518628932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Riley's specialty?
- Sarah Riley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sarah Riley located?
- Sarah Riley's practice location on file with NPPES is 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1363.
- What is Sarah Riley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Riley is (828) 624-1630.
- Does Sarah Riley accept Medicare?
- Sarah Riley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Riley's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Riley's NPI (1518628932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.