Sara Schaefer, MD
NPI 1639444862 · Neurology Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Schaefer, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1639444862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639444862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 56138 (CT)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
490 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 184 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 128 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 80 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 51 | $188 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 298 | 86 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 98 | 32 |
| Clonazepam | 56 | — |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 11 |
| Pregabalin | 50 | — |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 38 | — |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220Phone: (203) 785-4085Fax: (203) 688-4937
- 20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220Phone: (203) 785-4085Fax: (203) 688-4937
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-21
- Last updated
- 2018-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Schaefer's NPI number?
- Sara Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639444862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Schaefer's specialty?
- Sara Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Schaefer located?
- Sara Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Howard Ave Lowr Level, New Haven, CT 06519-1369.
- What is Sara Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Schaefer is (203) 785-4085.
- Does Sara Schaefer accept Medicare?
- Sara Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Schaefer's NPI (1639444862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.