SARA ANN BERNS PA-C
NPI 1073742227
Physician Assistant in Oelwein, IA

Active since July 09, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD, OELWEIN, IA 50662(319) 283-2651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Sara Ann Berns Pa-c NPPES

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

SARA ANN BERNS PA-C (NPI 1073742227) is an individual physician assistant in Oelwein, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allen Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073742227
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA ANN BERNSCredential: PA-C
Location Address2405 ROCK ISLAND RDOelwein, IA 50662-3102
Mailing Address5216 Bettys Grove RdCenter Point, IA 52213-9598 · (319) 521-7662
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
NPI 1073742227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 002004 (IA)
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD, Oelwein, IA 50662

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sara Ann Techau

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00777833 CC6519IA · Rr Medicare
Other1073742227IA · Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara Ann Berns Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426103813
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150511000681
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Allen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160110
Location1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Buchanan County Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161335
Location1600 First St EastIndependence, IA 50644 · Buchanan County
Emergency services

Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Oelwein, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number161338
Location201 Eighth Avenue SEOelwein, IA 50662 · Fayette County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50662 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers39 claims92 services$5.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$45.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$106.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers23 claims42 services$41.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers17 claims17 services$23.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
OELWEIN, IA 50662
Nurse Practitioner
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
OELWEIN, IA 50662
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
OELWEIN, IA 50662
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
OELWEIN, IA 50662

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 Berns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Berns is 1073742227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2009. The provider is also known as Sara Ann Techau.

Where is Sara Berns located?

Sara Berns practices at 2405 Rock Island Rd, Oelwein, IA 50662. The listed phone number is (319) 283-2651.

What is Sara Berns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Sara Berns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Berns is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Sara Berns accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Sara Berns as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sara Berns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Berns is affiliated with Allen Hospital, Buchanan County Health Center and Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Berns was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.