Sarah Padgett, PA
NPI 1881947646 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Padgett, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1881947646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881947646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110004386 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 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
1,055 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 343 | $67 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 151 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 142 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 94 | $10 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 115 | 60 |
| Mupirocin | 112 | 109 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 109 | 72 |
| Celecoxib | 100 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin | 62 | 39 |
| Methocarbamol | 36 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,268 across 25 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 (1)
- 2445 Army Navy DrArlington, VA 22206-2988Phone: (703) 892-6500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-17
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Padgett's NPI number?
- Sarah Padgett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881947646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Padgett's specialty?
- Sarah Padgett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sarah Padgett located?
- Sarah Padgett's practice location on file with NPPES is 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602-8809.
- What is Sarah Padgett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Padgett is (828) 459-6824.
- Does Sarah Padgett accept Medicare?
- Sarah Padgett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Padgett's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Padgett's NPI (1881947646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.