DR. SARA ANN SCHUGARS MD
NPI 1629288386
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Big Rapids, MI
About Dr. Sara Ann Schugars Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. SARA ANN SCHUGARS MD (NPI 1629288386) is an individual obstetrics provider in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301081694) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2003).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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. Sara Ann Schugars 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Sara Schugars reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Ascension Medical Group Promed
- 465 clinicians in this Medicare group
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
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIBorgess Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49307 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Schugars's NPI number?
The NPI number for Sara Schugars is 1629288386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2007.
Where is Sara Schugars located?
Sara Schugars practices at 722 Locust St Ste 2, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 592-4200.
What is Sara Schugars's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.
Is Sara Schugars enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Sara Schugars 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 organization bills Medicare for Sara Schugars's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Schugars reassigns Medicare benefits to Beacon Medical Group Michigan Inc (Kalamazoo, MI). The 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 Schugars's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Sara Schugars 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 1 other insurer list Sara Schugars 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 Schugars affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Sara Schugars is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Sara Schugars was last updated on May 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
# Dr. Sara Ann Schugars, MD · NPI 1629288386
Obstetrics physician in Big Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 23, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1629288386 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 23, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics · taxonomy 207VX0000X
- **State license:** 4301081694 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 722 LOCUST ST, STE 2, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2040
- **Phone:** (231) 592-4200
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Beacon Medical Group Michigan Inc (NPI 1720009954, Kalamazoo, MI), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, class of 2003
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 14, 2014
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1629288386) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.