Sara Epstein, MD
NPI 1912930884 · Psychiatry Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Epstein, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1912930884).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912930884
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G39961 (CA)
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
19 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
171 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 171 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$76 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 235 | 36 |
| Clonazepam | 204 | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 203 | 23 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 182 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 154 | 23 |
| Risperidone | 111 | 15 |
| Lorazepam | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 4 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2019-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Epstein's NPI number?
- Sara Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912930884, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Epstein's specialty?
- Sara Epstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Epstein located?
- Sara Epstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203.
- What is Sara Epstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Epstein is (323) 600-4529.
- Does Sara Epstein accept Medicare?
- Sara Epstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Epstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Epstein's NPI (1912930884) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.