SARA JOANNE SAMESHIMA
NPI 1720576473
Physician Assistant in Los Gatos, CA

Q: What is Sara Sameshima's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Sameshima is 1720576473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2018.

Q: What is Sara Sameshima's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Sameshima was last updated on December 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.

Active since April 27, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91/100

CMS Quality Rating

15400 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA 95032(408) 730-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2024, Apr 2, 2020, Jul 2, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Sara Joanne Sameshima NPPES

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

SARA JOANNE SAMESHIMA (NPI 1720576473) is an individual physician assistant in Los Gatos, California, licensed in California (PA55622) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720576473

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameSARA JOANNE SAMESHIMA

Location Address15400 LOS GATOS BLVDLos Gatos, CA 95032-2502

Mailing AddressPo Box 276950Sacramento, CA 95827-6950

Phone(408) 730-6200

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateApril 27, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2024

✔ NPI 1720576473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · PA55622

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

15400 LOS GATOS BLVD, Los Gatos, CA 95032

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara Joanne Sameshima 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 ID4688923980

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180820003488

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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

357 services282 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

32 services32 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

27 services27 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.

26 services26 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.

15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95032 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

$106.47 typical visit price

range $70.37 – $206.04

Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$86.56 typical visit price

range $23.96 – $169.60

Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

91/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

70.01

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