SARA S PINKEL MD
NPI 1629138474
Internal Medicine in San Jose, CA

Active since December 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 TULLY RD, TULLY INTERNAL MED CLINIC, SAN JOSE, CA 95111(408) 885-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Sara S Pinkel Md NPPES

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

SARA S PINKEL MD (NPI 1629138474) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Jose, California, licensed in California (G72663) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629138474
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA S PINKELCredential: MD
Location Address500 TULLY RD, TULLY INTERNAL MED CLINICSan Jose, CA 95111-1917
Mailing Address751 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128-2604 · (408) 885-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2011
NPI 1629138474 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · G72663
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
500 TULLY RD, San Jose, CA 95111

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINF72257CA
Medicare PIN00G726630CA

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

Sara S Pinkel 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 ID1153482104
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081209000358, I20110718000282
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.

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
29 services25 patients
Screening mammography 77067
Screening mammography is a preventative measure that uses low-dose X-rays to take images of the chest area. It's a key tool in early detection of abnormalities, helping to identify issues before they become symptomatic. It is recommended annually for certain age groups.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95111 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

80.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.5

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers40 claims130 services$4.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers28 claims38 services$0.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$11.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$50.47 avg. paid by Medicare
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 suppliers12 claims12 services$173.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Pharmacist
500 TULLY RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Dentist
500 TULLY RD, DENTAL CLINIC
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Internal Medicine
500 TULLY RD, INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Dentist
500 TULLY RD, CHABOYA DENTAL CLINIC
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Dentist
500 TULLY RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Dentist (General Practice)
500 TULLY RD, DENTAL CLINIC
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Pediatrics
500 TULLY RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95111
Pharmacist
500 TULLY RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95111

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 Pinkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Pinkel is 1629138474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Sara Pinkel located?

Sara Pinkel practices at 500 Tully Rd Tully Internal Med Clinic, San Jose, CA 95111. The listed phone number is (408) 885-5000.

What is Sara Pinkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sara Pinkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Pinkel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Pinkel was last updated on June 6, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.