SARAH EMILY BEDARD P.A.
NPI 1417155441
Physician Assistant in Morehead City, NC

Active since July 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E- CAROLINAS CENTER FOR SURGERY, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 247-2101(252) 247-9469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 26, 2021, Oct 1, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Sarah Emily Bedard P.a. NPPES

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

SARAH EMILY BEDARD P.A. (NPI 1417155441) is an individual physician assistant in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (001001181) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Morehead City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417155441
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH EMILY BEDARDCredential: P.A.
Location Address3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E- CAROLINAS CENTER FOR SURGERYMorehead City, NC 28557-2974
Mailing AddressPo Box 5105Belfast, ME 04915-5100 · (919) 220-5255
Fax(252) 247-9469
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2023
NPI 1417155441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 001001181
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, Morehead City, NC 28557

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Sarah Emily Eminger P.a.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13714 Guardian AveMorehead City, NC 28557-2974 · Phone (910) 332-3800 · Fax (910) 251-0421

Accepted 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

Sarah Emily Bedard P.a. 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 ID6800997461
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080225000676
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 21

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
376 services205 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
209 services120 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.
153 services125 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
137 services93 patients
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502
An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.
89 services69 patients
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560
An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.
89 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340142
Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28557 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
58%196 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
24%167 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
75%330 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,495 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
76%416 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
96%272 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
81%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
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%201 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.
51%793 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
70%272 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%567 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 215 patients
Patients tobacco: 15% · 20 patients
89%215 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
76%793 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…
6%793 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 272 patients
8%272 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
30%793 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Plastic Surgery
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, STE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Anesthesiologist Assistant
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Surgery
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, STE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Physician Assistant
3714 GUARDIAN AVE
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Anesthesiology
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE W
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3714 GUARDIAN AVE, SUITE E
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

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 Bedard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Bedard is 1417155441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Ms. Sarah Emily Eminger P.A..

Where is Sarah Bedard located?

Sarah Bedard practices at 3714 Guardian Ave Suite E- Carolinas Center For Surgery, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 247-2101.

What is Sarah Bedard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Sarah Bedard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Bedard 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.

What insurance does Sarah Bedard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Sarah Bedard 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.

Is Sarah Bedard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Bedard is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Bedard was last updated on December 22, 2023. 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.