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SARA TURNER COOPER PA-C, PHD
NPI 1457029902
Physician Assistant in La Mesa, CA

Active since August 31, 2021PECOS Enrolled
8851 CENTER DR STE 404, LA MESA, CA 91942(858) 622-7200(619) 463-8230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2024, Oct 2, 2023, Jul 5, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2022).

About Sara Turner Cooper Pa-c, Phd NPPES

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

SARA TURNER COOPER PA-C, PHD (NPI 1457029902) is an individual physician assistant in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (PA59876) and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in La Jolla.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457029902
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA TURNER COOPERCredential: PA-C, PHD
Location Address8851 CENTER DR STE 404La Mesa, CA 91942-3072
Mailing Address8851 Center Dr Ste 404La Mesa, CA 91942-3072 · (858) 622-7200 · Fax (858) 622-7211
Phone(858) 622-7200
Fax(619) 463-8230
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1457029902 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 CA · PA59876
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.
8851 CENTER DR STE 404, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19850 Genesee Ave Ste 470LA Jolla, CA 92037-1228 · Phone (858) 622-7200 · Fax (858) 622-7211

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sara Turner Cooper Pa-c, 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 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.
163 services122 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.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers31 claims31 services$183.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Sara Turner Cooper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Turner Cooper is 1457029902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2021.

Where is Sara Turner Cooper located?

Sara Turner Cooper practices at 8851 Center Dr Ste 404, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (858) 622-7200.

What is Sara Turner Cooper's specialty?

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

Is Sara Turner Cooper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Turner Cooper is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Turner Cooper was last updated on November 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.