CAREN MARR ARMSTRONG MD, PHD
NPI 1215321864
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Sacramento, CA

Active since March 21, 2015PECOS Enrolled
4860 Y ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2024, Jul 15, 2024, Jun 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Caren Marr Armstrong Md, Phd NPPES

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

CAREN MARR ARMSTRONG MD, PHD (NPI 1215321864) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (197666) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215321864
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameCAREN MARR ARMSTRONGCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address4860 Y STSacramento, CA 95817-2307
Mailing Address4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817-2307 · (916) 734-6280
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1215321864 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 197666
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyTaxonomy 2084E0001X · License 197666 (CA)
4860 Y ST, Sacramento, CA 95817

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)

Caren Marr Armstrong Md, Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Caren Armstrong reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Maternal & Fetal Medicine
4860 Y ST
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,570 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
4860 Y ST, STE 200
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regents Of The University Of California
  • 918 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Childrens Health Care Associates Inc
  • 1,225 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 95817 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0101
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
General Acute Care Hospital
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4860 Y ST, SUITE 2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Caren Armstrong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caren Armstrong is 1215321864. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2015.

Where is Caren Armstrong located?

Caren Armstrong practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-6280.

What is Caren Armstrong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Caren Armstrong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caren Armstrong is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Caren Armstrong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caren Armstrong reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Regents Of The Univ Of Ca (Sacramento, CA), Regents Of The University Of Ca (Sacramento, CA) and Children's Health Care Associates (Philadelphia, PA). Each 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 Caren Armstrong'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 Caren Armstrong was last updated on September 6, 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.