DR. CARI KATHRYN SORRELL MD
NPI 1255623138
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Cari Sorrell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cari Sorrell is 1255623138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Cari Kathryn Ferguson MD.

Q: What is Cari Sorrell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cari Sorrell was last updated on March 9, 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.

Active since May 10, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.87/100

CMS Quality Rating

8435 WURZBACH RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 450-9800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2026, Jun 2, 2017, Jan 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Cari Kathryn Sorrell Md NPPES

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

DR. CARI KATHRYN SORRELL MD (NPI 1255623138) is an individual gastroenterology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0180) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bsa Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lubbock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255623138

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARI KATHRYN SORRELLCredential: MD

Location Address8435 WURZBACH RDSan Antonio, TX 78229-3921

Mailing Address8435 Wurzbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78229-3921

Phone(210) 450-9800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2026

✔ NPI 1255623138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q0180

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License Q0180 (TX)

8435 WURZBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Cari Kathryn Ferguson Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13610 24th StLubbock, TX 79410-2014 · Phone (806) 793-3141

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Cari Kathryn Sorrell 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 ID6800186966

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170531001355

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 7

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.

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

56 services55 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

40 services21 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

37 services37 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

25 services24 patients

Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235

This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.

22 services21 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bsa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450231

Location1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownwood, TX

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450587

Location1501 Burnet DrBrownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

79.87/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.55

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

64.36

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

90%852 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%1,214 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

1%1,158 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

97%1,158 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

33%1,158 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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

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