SARA STRAESSER MD
NPI 1124432414
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Altoona, PA

Q: What is Sara Straesser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Straesser is 1124432414. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2014.

Q: What is Sara Straesser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Straesser was last updated on August 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 16, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 414-6558 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2021, May 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Sara Straesser Md NPPES

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

SARA STRAESSER MD (NPI 1124432414) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD466282) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124432414

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X

Provider Legal NameSARA STRAESSERCredential: MD

Location Address620 HOWARD AVEAltoona, PA 16601-4804

Mailing Address620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601-4804

Phone(814) 414-6558

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2021

✔ NPI 1124432414 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP3000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD466282

Definition

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

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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 Straesser Md 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 ID7315270741

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190617003016

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

42 services42 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390073

Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

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.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND

Physician Assistant (Medical)