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DR. SARAH ELIZABETH GERTRUDE CARTER M.D.
NPI 1487889796
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Flagstaff, AZ

Active since May 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 N BEAVER ST, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001(928) 773-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, Apr 30, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Gertrude Carter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARAH ELIZABETH GERTRUDE CARTER M.D. (NPI 1487889796) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Flagstaff, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (77792) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487889796
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARAH ELIZABETH GERTRUDE CARTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1200 N BEAVER STFlagstaff, AZ 86001-3118
Mailing Address1704 Gorman DrErie, PA 16505-3016 · (412) 527-9799
Phone(928) 773-2200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1487889796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 77792✔ Licensed in FL · ME124506✔ Licensed in WI · 68861-20✔ Licensed in SC · MMD38681✔ Licensed in MA · 262863✔ Licensed in IN · 01080779A✔ Licensed in ID · M-17796✔ Licensed in OH · 35.135161✔ Licensed in PA · MD4548970
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MT194783 (PA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MTL000714 (DC)
1200 N BEAVER ST, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 14755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718-2200 · Phone (302) 733-1042
Location 255 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002 · Phone (774) 475-0831 · Fax (508) 856-4224
Location 3999 N Curtis Rd Ste 415Boise, ID 83706-1334 · Phone (208) 302-2600 · Fax (208) 302-2625
Location 41704 Gorman DrErie, PA 16505-3016 · Phone (412) 527-9799

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc 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

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Gertrude Carter 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 ID6204053416
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150923001647, I20240511000420, I20250812001891
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Same address
Family Medicine
1200 N. BEAVER STREET, ATTN: PAYER CREDENTIALING
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 552 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669914552 (928) 773-2546
Banner Health Physicians West LLC
600 mi
Multi-Specialty
1020 E 2ND ST STE 201
Casper, WY 82601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063778728 (307) 233-0250
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc
630 mi
Psychologist
1055 N CURTIS RD
Boise, ID 83706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 781 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649357716 (208) 367-4148
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc
1,236 mi
Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689918377 (608) 782-7300
Mercy Health System Corporation
1,317 mi
Multi-Specialty
580 N WASHINGTON ST
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598718603 (608) 741-7630
Regional Health Services Inc
1,761 mi
Family Medicine
201 STATE ST
Erie, PA 16550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 962 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174520654 (814) 877-8140
University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians Inc
1,766 mi
Urgent Care
76011 WILLIAM BURGESS BLVD
Yulee, FL 32097
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1295995561 (Florida)
  • 573 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740836048 (904) 427-8590
Umass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
2,184 mi
Urgent Care
78 SUTTON AVE
Oxford, MA 01540
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982381018 (508) 499-1760
Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc.
2,234 mi
Family Medicine
200 MILL ROAD, SUITE 180
Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336137629 (508) 973-2000

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
30 services16 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.
27 services27 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.
22 services17 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number130007
Location1055 North Curtis RoadBoise, ID 83706 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Leominster, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220001
Location60 Hospital RoadLeominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County
Emergency services

Milford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milford, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220090
Location14 Prospect StreetMilford, MA 01757 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester 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.

DR. JEREMY NIELSEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 779-3366
DR. SEAN DANIEL WOODS M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 773-2112
ELIZABETH GILMORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 779-3366
TANYA LEE MORGAN TWEED RDN
Dietitian, Registered
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 773-2441
THOMAS MATTHEW REEVE MD
Emergency Medicine
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (210) 464-7442
MS. SUSAN POMEROY BASSETT M.S.
Audiologist
1200 N BEAVER ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 214-3728
DR. ALI I RAJA MD, MSC
Neurological Surgery
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 779-3366
LEAH MARIE COFFMAN PAUL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Coconino County (928) 779-3366

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 Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Carter is 1487889796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2009.

Where is Sarah Carter located?

Sarah Carter practices at 1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. The listed phone number is (928) 773-2200.

What is Sarah Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Sarah Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Carter 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 Sarah Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation (Flagstaff, AZ), Banner Health Physicians West LLC (Casper, WY), Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc (Boise, ID), Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI), Mercy Health System Corporation (Janesville, WI) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Sarah Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Carter accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Sarah Carter 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 Carter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Carter is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals, Milford Regional Medical Center and Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Carter was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.