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SARA WATTENBARGER DO
NPI 1659784544
Emergency Medicine in Mobile, AL

Active since June 09, 2014PECOS Enrolled
96.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MOBILE, AL 36617(251) 471-7000(251) 471-3283 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2022, Jun 12, 2018, Oct 25, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sara Wattenbarger Do NPPES

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

SARA WATTENBARGER DO (NPI 1659784544) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (DO.2916) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659784544
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA WATTENBARGERCredential: DO
Location Address2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DRMobile, AL 36617-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 746450Atlanta, GA 30374-6450 · (251) 434-3626 · Fax (251) 445-2464
Phone(251) 471-7000
Fax(251) 471-3283
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1659784544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · DO.2916✔ Licensed in CA · CA20A14360✔ Licensed in CA · 20A14360
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, Mobile, AL 36617
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., UnitedHealthcare.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 (PECOS)

Sara Wattenbarger Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services49 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
49 services48 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36617 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

96.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MACKENZIE KREBSBACH ROBERTS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7565
FREDERICK JOSEPH ROSSI III
Hospitalist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7891
WESLEY KYLE DEES CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MSTN 101
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 445-8282
DR. LEIGH FOUNTAIN DO
Emergency Medicine
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 415-1496
ELEANOR GRACE HANCERI
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
KRISTY GENTRY
Registered Nurse
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 751-0584
JOHN GARRETT JONES DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
LINDA TRAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7068

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 Wattenbarger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Wattenbarger is 1659784544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2014.

Where is Sara Wattenbarger located?

Sara Wattenbarger practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617. The listed phone number is (251) 471-7000.

What is Sara Wattenbarger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Sara Wattenbarger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Wattenbarger is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Sara Wattenbarger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Sara Wattenbarger 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 Wattenbarger was last updated on July 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.