SARAH FAYE TIPTON CRNA
NPI 1184210866
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hickory, NC

Active since December 16, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 327-8105(828) 327-4245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Sarah Faye Tipton Crna NPPES

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

SARAH FAYE TIPTON CRNA (NPI 1184210866) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (131075) and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. She is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184210866
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH FAYE TIPTONCredential: CRNA
Location Address10 3RD AVE NE STE 200Hickory, NC 28601-5044
Mailing Address10 3rd Ave Ne Ste 200Hickory, NC 28601-5044 · (828) 327-8105 · Fax (828) 327-4245
Fax(828) 327-4245
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2024
NPI 1184210866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 131075 Licensed in FL · APRN11029370
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200, Hickory, NC 28601

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

Sarah Faye Tipton Crna 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 ID1153734256
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240627000121, I20250808001649

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 other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532
Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200033
Location489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

93.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.16
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Anesthesiology
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Anesthesiology
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 Sarah Tipton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Tipton is 1184210866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2020.

Where is Sarah Tipton located?

Sarah Tipton practices at 10 3rd Ave NE Ste 200, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 327-8105.

What is Sarah Tipton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Sarah Tipton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Tipton 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.

Is Sarah Tipton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Tipton is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Tipton was last updated on February 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.