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DR. SARA AIKINS CARTMELL MD
NPI 1053436162
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since March 20, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 9, 2027
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #660, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 986-1481(301) 986-1461 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Sara Aikins Cartmell Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SARA AIKINS CARTMELL MD (NPI 1053436162) is an individual psychiatry provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0044185) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through November 9, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053436162
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA AIKINS CARTMELLCredential: MD
Location Address5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #660Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mailing Address5530 Wisconsin Ave, #660Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · (301) 986-1481 · Fax (301) 986-1461
Phone(301) 986-1481
Fax(301) 986-1461
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1053436162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0044185
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Sara Aikins Cartmell Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 9, 2013 through November 9, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 9, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 9, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20815 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ALLEN A. NIMETZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 700
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-5050
PHILIP D. BOBROW MD PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
STACEY JOY JOSEPH MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 960
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 664-6696
STEVEN HOWARD BERNSTEIN JR. M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
THOMAS P WINKLER M.D.
Otolaryngology
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE #1455
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-8630
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AT FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS LLC
Internal Medicine
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1445
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 634-1345
DR. STEVEN A BURKA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #914
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 654-3803
DR. ALISON J GARTEN D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #945
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (617) 529-6551

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sara Cartmell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Cartmell is 1053436162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007.

Where is Sara Cartmell located?

Sara Cartmell practices at 5530 Wisconsin Ave #660, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 986-1481.

What is Sara Cartmell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Sara Cartmell enrolled in Medicare?

No. Sara Cartmell has opted out of Medicare through November 9, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Cartmell was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.