Sara Niknam
NPI 1790292712 · Physician Assistant · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Niknam is a Physician Assistant provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1790292712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790292712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 55265 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
2,087 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 | 1,252 | $115 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 210 | $5 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 190 | $153 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 186 | $61 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 119 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 798 | 310 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 366 | 150 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 230 | 86 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 215 | 81 |
| Gabapentin | 177 | 73 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 166 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$467 across 21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-29
- Last updated
- 2023-10-19
- Certified
- 2023-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Niknam's NPI number?
- Sara Niknam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790292712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Niknam's specialty?
- Sara Niknam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Niknam located?
- Sara Niknam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-2201.
- What is Sara Niknam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Niknam is (916) 734-5590.
- Does Sara Niknam accept Medicare?
- Sara Niknam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Niknam's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Niknam's NPI (1790292712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.