SARA ASSAF M.D.
NPI 1396150397
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Albuquerque, NM

Q: What is Sara Assaf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Assaf is 1396150397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2014.

Q: What is Sara Assaf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Assaf was last updated on May 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 June 27, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.18/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO # 105550, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(314) 445-4267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2026, Mar 6, 2026, Dec 19, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Sara Assaf M.d. NPPES

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

SARA ASSAF M.D. (NPI 1396150397) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in Texas (W3228) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396150397

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameSARA ASSAFCredential: M.D.

Location Address1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO # 105550Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476

Phone(314) 445-4267

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1396150397 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · W3228✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0231

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License W3228 (TX)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 2014019472 (MO)

1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO # 105550, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · Phone (713) 873-8890

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Sara Assaf 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 ID3476855826

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200908001897, I20260316002278

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

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Assaf reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Unm Medical Group Inc

4.4 mi

Multi-Specialty

2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

Baylor College Of Medicine

754 mi

Internal Medicine

6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1104867175 (713) 798-2500

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 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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

122 services54 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

68 services57 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

30 services30 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

30 services21 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

17 services17 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number320001

Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450289

Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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

$126.21 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

85.18/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

57.08

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers29 claims29 services$16.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$4.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers47 claims47 services$75.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$25.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

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