Sara Pinkel, MD
NPI 1629138474 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Pinkel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1629138474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629138474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G72663 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
46 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 29 | $33 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 17 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$130 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 481 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 313 | 86 |
| Metformin Hcl | 257 | 77 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 239 | 102 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 213 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 204 | 58 |
| Omeprazole |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-11
- Last updated
- 2011-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Pinkel's NPI number?
- Sara Pinkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629138474, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Pinkel's specialty?
- Sara Pinkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Pinkel located?
- Sara Pinkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-1917.
- What is Sara Pinkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Pinkel is (408) 885-5000.
- Does Sara Pinkel accept Medicare?
- Sara Pinkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Pinkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Pinkel's NPI (1629138474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.