Sara Johnston, M.D.
NPI 1578977609 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Johnston, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1578977609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578977609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014018994 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank Physician Services for Cross Match And/Or Evaluation and Written Report86077 | 179 | $44 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$44 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
$23 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
- 2014-06-17
- Last updated
- 2014-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Johnston's NPI number?
- Sara Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578977609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Johnston's specialty?
- Sara Johnston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Johnston located?
- Sara Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212-1000.
- What is Sara Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Johnston is (573) 882-3014.
- Does Sara Johnston accept Medicare?
- Sara Johnston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Johnston's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Johnston's NPI (1578977609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.