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SARA MARIE NESLER MD
NPI 1467460238
Anesthesiology in Hiawatha, IA

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1550 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA 52233(319) 743-7300(319) 743-7311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2019, Dec 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Sara Marie Nesler Md NPPES

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

SARA MARIE NESLER MD (NPI 1467460238) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hiawatha, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (39495) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467460238
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA MARIE NESLERCredential: MD
Location Address1550 BOYSON RDHiawatha, IA 52233-2363
Mailing Address1550 Boyson RdHiawatha, IA 52233-2363 · (319) 743-7300 · Fax (319) 743-7311
Phone(319) 743-7300
Fax(319) 743-7311
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1467460238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 39495
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1550 BOYSON RD, Hiawatha, IA 52233
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sara Nesler Schaefer Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-2633 · Fax (319) 256-2940

Other Identifiers 4

Other042-0011162VT · Medical License
Medicaid30206174NH
OtherVN4063VT · Medicare B
Medicaid1012884VT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health 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 Marie Nesler 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 ID8123025749
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140625000350, I20231031003773
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Nesler reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Medical Center
2.2 mi
Psychiatry
5264 COUNCIL ST NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700834165 (319) 398-6575
Grandview Anesthesia PC
60 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
350 N GRANDVIEW AVE
Dubuque, IA 52001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa and Wisconsin enrollments
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407458367 (507) 459-2358
The Monroe Clinic, Inc.
112 mi
Specialist
515 22ND AVE
Monroe, WI 53566
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 376 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386720548 (608) 324-2770
Dean Health Systems, Inc
136 mi
Allergy & Immunology
1211 FISH HATCHERY RD
Madison, WI 53715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,377 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053358846 (608) 252-8000

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
39 services38 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
14 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160079
Location701 10th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 · Linn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Finley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dubuque, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160117
Location350 North Grandview AvenueDubuque, IA 52001 · Dubuque County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville

Acute Care Hospitals · Janesville, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number520208
Location3400 East Racine StreetJanesville, WI 53546 · Rock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MARK D KLINE MD
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
HANS E STEINE MD
Anesthesiology
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
DAVID A BURKAMPER M.D.
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
TORK J HARMAN MD
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
SCOTT D MURTHA MD
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
JOHN P HERRING MD
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
GAIL E VANDEWALKER MD
Specialist
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300
DR. CHRISTINA SARRICA D.O.
Anesthesiology
1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233
Linn County (319) 743-7300

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 Nesler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Nesler is 1467460238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006. The provider is also known as Sara Nesler Schaefer MD.

Where is Sara Nesler located?

Sara Nesler practices at 1550 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233. The listed phone number is (319) 743-7300.

What is Sara Nesler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Sara Nesler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Nesler 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 Sara Nesler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Nesler reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Mercy Medical Center (Cedar Rapids, IA), Grandview Anesthesia PC (Dubuque, IA), The Monroe Clinic, Inc. (Monroe, WI) and Dean Health Systems, Inc (Madison, WI). 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 Sara Nesler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Nesler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Sara Nesler 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 Sara Nesler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Nesler is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Finley Hospital and Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Nesler was last updated on February 17, 2024. 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.