DR. CARRIE BUCHANAN SERRA M.D.
NPI 1245493907
Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Active since July 02, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85724(520) 626-7233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Carrie Buchanan Serra M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARRIE BUCHANAN SERRA M.D. (NPI 1245493907) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (R70577) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245493907
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARRIE BUCHANAN SERRACredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 N CAMPBELL AVETucson, AZ 85724-0001
Mailing Address1501 N Campbell Ave, P.o. Box # 245085Tucson, AZ 85724-0001 · (520) 626-7233
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2011
✔ NPI 1245493907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · R70577
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85724

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Carrie Buchanan Adrion M.d.

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carrie Buchanan Serra M.d. 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 ID3274706890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111026000978
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Carrie Serra reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5700 E HIGHWAY 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 239 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1400 S DOBSON RD
Mesa, AZ 85202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 211 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
108 services107 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
80 services80 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
72 services65 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85724 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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.

97.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.52

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.

Perfusionist
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, SUITE 4402 ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pediatrics
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pediatrics
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Anesthesiology
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Emergency Medicine
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724
Pathology (Neuropathology)
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724

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 Carrie Serra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carrie Serra is 1245493907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Carrie Buchanan Adrion M.D..

Where is Carrie Serra located?

Carrie Serra practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724. The listed phone number is (520) 626-7233.

What is Carrie Serra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Carrie Serra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carrie Serra 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carrie Serra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carrie Serra reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ies Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ), Ies Obs Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ), Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC (Tucson, AZ), Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Arizona, Inc. (Sierra Vista, AZ) and Progressive Medical Associates PLLC (Mesa, AZ). 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 Carrie Serra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carrie Serra accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Carrie Serra 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carrie Serra was last updated on April 11, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.