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SARA SAUNDERS DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
NPI 1144838038
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Des Moines, IA

Active since July 17, 2020PECOS Enrolled
317 6TH AVE STE 901, DES MOINES, IA 50309(800) 946-9143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Sara Saunders Dnp, Arnp, Fnp-c NPPES

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

SARA SAUNDERS DNP, ARNP, FNP-C (NPI 1144838038) is an individual family provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A159860) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144838038
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameSARA SAUNDERSCredential: DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Location Address317 6TH AVE STE 901Des Moines, IA 50309-4120
Mailing Address555 22nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265-4101
Phone(800) 946-9143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1144838038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · A159860
317 6TH AVE STE 901, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sara Saunders Dnp, Arnp, Fnp-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527486448
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260506002411
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Joincareteam, P.C.
Same address
Family Medicine
317 6TH AVE STE 901
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Joincareteam PC
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053932269 (800) 946-9143

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

JOINCARETEAM, P.C.
Family Medicine
317 6TH AVE STE 901
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (800) 946-9143
CERTINTELL, INC.
Social Worker (Clinical)
317 6TH AVE STE 901
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 802-1281

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 Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Saunders is 1144838038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2020.

Where is Sara Saunders located?

Sara Saunders practices at 317 6th Ave Ste 901, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (800) 946-9143.

What is Sara Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Sara Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Saunders is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sara Saunders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Saunders reassigns Medicare benefits to Joincareteam, P.C. (Des Moines, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sara Saunders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Saunders was last updated on June 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.