Sarah Compton, MD
NPI 1871973487 · Rheumatology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Compton, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1871973487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871973487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-01099 (NC)
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
11 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
521 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 | 261 | $119 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 121 | $13 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 63 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$156 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 309 | 86 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 301 | 67 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 167 | 39 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 73 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 62 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 61 | 16 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,871 across 86 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
- 2015-06-09
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Compton's NPI number?
- Sarah Compton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871973487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Compton's specialty?
- Sarah Compton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Compton located?
- Sarah Compton's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602.
- What is Sarah Compton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Compton is (828) 322-1996.
- Does Sarah Compton accept Medicare?
- Sarah Compton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Compton's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Compton's NPI (1871973487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.