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DR. SARA SAMBANDHAM M.D.
NPI 1790940831
Hospitalist in Marietta, GA

Active since July 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
677 CHURCH STREET, WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL, MARIETTA, GA 30060(770) 793-7750(770) 793-7755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Sara Sambandham M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA SAMBANDHAM M.D. (NPI 1790940831) is an individual hospitalist provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (064964) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790940831
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA SAMBANDHAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address677 CHURCH STREET, WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITALMarietta, GA 30060
Mailing Address677 Church Street, Wellstar KennestoneMarietta, GA 30060 · (770) 793-7750 · Fax (770) 793-7755
Phone(770) 793-7750
Fax(770) 793-7755
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2019
✔ NPI 1790940831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 064964
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 064964 (GA), 201301311 (NC)
677 CHURCH STREET, Marietta, GA 30060
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sara Sambandham M.d. 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 ID3476749102
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101120000087
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Sambandham reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 500
Marietta, GA 30060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538465596 (770) 424-7100
The Emory Clinic Inc
18 mi
Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
352 services197 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
329 services184 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
201 services197 patients
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.
99 services99 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
40 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110143
Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers37 claims37 services$15.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers58 claims58 services$62.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier26 claims26 services$29.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KERI LEIGH SEAMON DO
Emergency Medicine
677 CHURCH STREET, ATTN: GME
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (678) 850-6212
DR. ANILA JACOB M.D.
Hospitalist
677 CHURCH STREET, WELLSTAR HOSPITALIST GROUP-WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-7750
ELIAHU S FEEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
677 CHURCH STREET, SUITE 100N
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-2326
AUSTIN WYNN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH STREET
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000
DR. JACQUELINE GOODRICH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH STREET
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (470) 793-6148
DR. SAMISH DHUNGANA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
677 CHURCH STREET, NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT
MARUETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (281) 866-5077
NATHAN ROBERT THOMPSON AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
677 CHURCH STREET
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 794-0477
TERESA TYNESE BYRD M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
677 CHURCH STREET, GME
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-7733

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 Sambandham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Sambandham is 1790940831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2008.

Where is Sara Sambandham located?

Sara Sambandham practices at 677 Church Street Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA 30060. The listed phone number is (770) 793-7750.

What is Sara Sambandham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sara Sambandham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Sambandham 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sara Sambandham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Sambandham reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Marietta, GA) and The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA). 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 Sara Sambandham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Sambandham accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Health list Sara Sambandham 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.

Is Sara Sambandham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Sambandham is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Sambandham was last updated on March 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.