Sara Mcconnell
NPI 1861979940 · Medical Physician Assistant · Altoona, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Mcconnell is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Altoona, PA (NPI 1861979940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861979940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA059830 (PA)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
357 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 75 | $90 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 58 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 37 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 34 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 48 | 46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 41 |
| Azithromycin | 34 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 501 Howard Ave Ste B204Altoona, PA 16601-4811Phone: (814) 889-6111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-30
- Certified
- 2024-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Mcconnell's NPI number?
- Sara Mcconnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861979940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Mcconnell's specialty?
- Sara Mcconnell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Mcconnell located?
- Sara Mcconnell's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602-4154.
- What is Sara Mcconnell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Mcconnell is (814) 946-3801.
- Does Sara Mcconnell accept Medicare?
- Sara Mcconnell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Mcconnell's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Mcconnell's NPI (1861979940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.