1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Utah
  4. Salt Lake City
  5. Emergency Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. KARA SAWYER M.D
NPI 1689092561
Emergency Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since March 28, 2014PECOS Enrolled
50 N MEDICAL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(801) 581-2121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2024, Jun 1, 2023, Jan 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kara Sawyer M.d NPPES

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

DR. KARA SAWYER M.D (NPI 1689092561) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (9793621-1205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689092561
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA SAWYERCredential: M.D
Location Address50 N MEDICAL DRSalt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Mailing Address50 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Phone(801) 581-2121
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1689092561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 9793621-1205✔ Licensed in WA · MD60938053
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.
50 N MEDICAL DR, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Kara Elizabeth Farquharson M.d

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kara Sawyer M.d 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Sawyer reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC
550 mi
Hospitalist
800 W 5TH AVE
Spokane, WA 99204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275785107 (509) 458-5800
Grant County Public Hospital District 1
572 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2000 S CLOVER DR
Moses Lake, WA 98837
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902818883 (509) 765-5606
Whidbey Island Public Hospital District
696 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
1526 139TH CT NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1992823595 (Washington)
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336760586 (360) 678-5151
Providence Health & Services - Washington
700 mi
Family Medicine
19200 N KELSEY ST
Monroe, WA 98272
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 705 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225289333 (360) 794-7994
North Sound Emergency Medicine PC
715 mi
Emergency Medicine
1700 13TH ST
Everett, WA 98201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114937919 (425) 261-2000
Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC
720 mi
Emergency Medicine
330 S STILLAGUAMISH AVE
Arlington, WA 98223
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 519 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235172370 (925) 251-6901
Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Washington PLLC
740 mi
Emergency Medicine
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629532064 (360) 856-6021

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 5

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 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.
167 services161 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
120 services110 patients
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.
102 services98 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
34 services34 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 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
$84.41 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
Otolaryngology
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 587-6336
ADAM PORTER MOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 585-2119
DR. ERICA JANE ALEXANDRA COLVIN MD
Emergency Medicine
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-2121
MEGAN MEIER MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-2121
STACI LEE GUNTER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-6908
MATTHEW D. O'DELL MD
Internal Medicine
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-7899
WATARU HORIGUCHI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (801) 581-2121
JEANELLE WEBB
Registered Nurse
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Salt Lake County (925) 510-0868

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 Kara Sawyer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Sawyer is 1689092561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014. The provider is also known as Dr. Kara Elizabeth Farquharson M.D.

Where is Kara Sawyer located?

Kara Sawyer practices at 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-2121.

What is Kara Sawyer's specialty?

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

Is Kara Sawyer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Sawyer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Sawyer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Sawyer reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Spokane, WA), Grant County Public Hospital District 1 (Moses Lake, WA), Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (Bellevue, WA), Providence Health & Services - Washington (Monroe, WA), North Sound Emergency Medicine PC (Everett, WA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kara Sawyer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Sawyer was last updated on April 22, 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.