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SARAH ELAINE CHARTERS M.D.
NPI 1497041479
Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI

Active since June 28, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048(269) 226-6917 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 28, 2018, Jul 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sarah Elaine Charters M.d. NPPES

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

SARAH ELAINE CHARTERS M.D. (NPI 1497041479) is an individual surgery provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301098635) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497041479
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH ELAINE CHARTERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1629
Mailing Address1717 Shaffer St Ste 124Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1629
Phone(269) 226-6917
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1497041479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301098635
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301098635 (MI)
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sarah Elaine Charters 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 ID2769610922
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170731000635
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 3

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.
21 services19 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.
17 services15 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230117
Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Oaklawn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshall, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230217
Location200 N MadisonMarshall, MI 49068 · Calhoun County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49048 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

74.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.9
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ASHLEY ARMBRUSTER D.O.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5456
DR. LAUREL LINDA TANGALAKIS M.D.
Surgery
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5456
DR. ALICE FLORINA DOE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124, BORGESS HEALTH
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5967
LISA ANN LOBEL
Dietitian, Registered
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-8346
MR. THOMAS JEFFERY WEBB II N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-5967
MRS. COREY ANN-BUELL SHACK R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
1717 SHAFFER ST STE 124
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Kalamazoo County (269) 226-4909

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 Charters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Charters is 1497041479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2011.

Where is Sarah Charters located?

Sarah Charters practices at 1717 Shaffer St Ste 124, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The listed phone number is (269) 226-6917.

What is Sarah Charters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Sarah Charters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Charters 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 Charters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Sarah Charters 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 Charters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Charters is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center and Oaklawn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Charters was last updated on November 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.