Sara Gaines, M.D.
NPI 1972916294 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Gaines, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1972916294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972916294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125-064456 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 2 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)
- 10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307-0210Phone: (888) 824-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-04
- Last updated
- 2025-08-07
- Certified
- 2025-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Gaines's NPI number?
- Sara Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972916294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Gaines's specialty?
- Sara Gaines is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Gaines located?
- Sara Gaines's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave # Mc6040, Chicago, IL 60637-1447.
- What is Sara Gaines's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Gaines is (773) 702-2140.
- Does Sara Gaines accept Medicare?
- Sara Gaines is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Gaines's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Gaines's NPI (1972916294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.