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SARA NIKNAM
NPI 1790292712
Physician Assistant in Sacramento, CA

Active since December 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2315 STOCKTON BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-5590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 19, 2023, Dec 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sara Niknam NPPES

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

SARA NIKNAM (NPI 1790292712) is an individual physician assistant in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (55265) and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790292712
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA NIKNAM
Location Address2315 STOCKTON BLVDSacramento, CA 95817-2201
Mailing Address2315 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817-2201 · (916) 734-5590
Phone(916) 734-5590
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1790292712 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 · 55265
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.
2315 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 Niknam 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 ID3173951316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200320002698
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 9

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.
1,252 services491 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
210 services203 patients
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms G0481
A definitive drug test is a detailed analysis used to identify specific drugs in your system. It uses advanced techniques, such as gc/ms and lc/ms, to detect and distinguish between different drugs, even those with similar structures.
190 services169 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
186 services165 patients
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 80305
Testing for the presence of drugs involves collecting a sample, usually urine, which is then analyzed for specific substances. The process is monitored directly to ensure accuracy and integrity. This test helps to confirm if drugs are present in your system.
119 services106 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.
75 services70 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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
$92.61 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $23.15 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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.

KATHLEEN STUCKER
Social Worker (Clinical)
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-5628
MARIA ISABEL AGUILAR
Registered Nurse
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-8730
NATHAN JACOB VANDEN BERGE
Emergency Medicine
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-8570
PETER SANTIAGO C.O., C.PED., FAAOP
Specialist
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-7045
SHIELA LEIGH SAMSON ANGULO DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-5974
MS. KATHLEEN DOLORES VAN LEEUWEN MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-3229
STEPHEN MULFORD
Physical Therapy Assistant
2315 STOCKTON BLVD, ROOM 0512
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-7248
MR. MARK YAMADA
Occupational Therapist
2315 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Sacramento County (916) 734-7248

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 Niknam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Niknam is 1790292712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2017.

Where is Sara Niknam located?

Sara Niknam practices at 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-5590.

What is Sara Niknam's specialty?

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

Is Sara Niknam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Niknam 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Niknam was last updated on October 19, 2023. 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.