Sara Pereira, MD
NPI 1851323505 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Pereira, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1851323505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851323505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01096887A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 11905866-1205 (UT)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
279 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 47 | $115 |
| 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 | 39 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $140 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 34 | $721 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $94 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 32 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 14 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 13 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,477 across 34 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)
- 1801 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1228Phone: (317) 962-3256
- 720 Eskenazi AveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5187Phone: (317) 880-4222
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-26
- Certified
- 2025-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Pereira's NPI number?
- Sara Pereira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851323505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Pereira's specialty?
- Sara Pereira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Pereira located?
- Sara Pereira's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Sara Pereira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Pereira is (205) 934-9999.
- Does Sara Pereira accept Medicare?
- Sara Pereira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Pereira's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Pereira's NPI (1851323505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.