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DR. NICHOLAS TACHIBANA SAKO MD
NPI 1639757230
Internal Medicine in New Albany, IN

Active since April 02, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1850 STATE ST, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150(812) 944-7701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Apr 2, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Nicholas Tachibana Sako Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS TACHIBANA SAKO MD (NPI 1639757230) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Albany, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01094840A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639757230
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS TACHIBANA SAKOCredential: MD
Location Address1850 STATE STNew Albany, IN 47150-4990
Mailing Address1031 Everett Ave Apt 8Louisville, KY 40204-1247 · (210) 854-5284
Phone(812) 944-7701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1639757230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01094840A
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.
1850 STATE ST, New Albany, IN 47150
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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

Dr. Nicholas Tachibana Sako 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 ID8426495151
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241018000080
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

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.

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.
22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Baptist Health Floyd

Acute Care Hospitals · New Albany, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150044
Location1850 State StNew Albany, IN 47150 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paoli, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151306
Location642 W Hospital RdPaoli, IN 47454 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Salem

Critical Access Hospitals · Salem, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151314
Location911 N Shelby StSalem, IN 47167 · Washington County
Emergency services

Harrison County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Corydon, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number151331
Location1141 Hospital Dr NWCorydon, IN 47112 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47150 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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.

MR. SHANTHARAM H SHETTY MD
Anesthesiology
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (502) 625-5584
MR. GARRY LEE POSEY JR. RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 944-7701
DR. WALTER D JONES MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1850 STATE ST, PATHOLOGY DEPT
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 948-7408
FMMG PAIN MANAGEMENT LLC
Anesthesiology
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 949-5790
DR. MARTIN BRIESCHKE MD
Anesthesiology
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (502) 625-5584
MRS. ELAINE MARIE DUNCAN RPH
Pharmacist
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 948-7404
DR. KELLI G HALL M.D.
Hospitalist
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 944-7701
MICHELLE N. BINGHAM
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1850 STATE ST
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
Floyd County (812) 944-7701

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 Nicholas Sako's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Sako is 1639757230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2021.

Where is Nicholas Sako located?

Nicholas Sako practices at 1850 State St, New Albany, IN 47150. The listed phone number is (812) 944-7701.

What is Nicholas Sako's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Sako enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Sako 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.

Is Nicholas Sako affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Sako is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Salem and Harrison County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Sako was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.