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DR. SARA M SHUNKWILER M.D.
NPI 1629158688
General Practice in Gainesville, FL

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5111 SW 64TH RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608(402) 740-1024(603) 403-5995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2024, Nov 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Sara M Shunkwiler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA M SHUNKWILER M.D. (NPI 1629158688) is an individual general practice provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME138710) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629158688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA M SHUNKWILERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5111 SW 64TH RDGainesville, FL 32608-8808
Mailing Address4600 Sw 34th St, #143145Gainesville, FL 32608-1909 · (352) 372-1664
Phone(402) 740-1024
Fax(603) 403-5995
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1629158688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME138710
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X · License ME138710 (FL)
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License ME138710 (FL)
5111 SW 64TH RD, Gainesville, FL 32608
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sara M Shunkwiler 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 ID1456679299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250828002672
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Shunkwiler reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alliance Family Physicians, PA
4.5 mi
Adult Medicine
817 NW 56TH TER STE C
Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245289206 (352) 234-3050
Florida Rehab Specialists, PLLC
15 mi
Adult Medicine
300 NW 1ST AVE
Williston, FL 32696
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 198 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447941984 (352) 234-3050

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Shunkwiler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Shunkwiler is 1629158688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Sara Shunkwiler located?

Sara Shunkwiler practices at 5111 SW 64th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. The listed phone number is (402) 740-1024.

What is Sara Shunkwiler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Sara Shunkwiler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Shunkwiler 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 Shunkwiler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Shunkwiler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Alliance Family Physicians, PA (Gainesville, FL) and Florida Rehab Specialists, PLLC (Williston, FL). 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 Shunkwiler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Shunkwiler accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Sara Shunkwiler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Shunkwiler was last updated on September 30, 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.