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SARAH E RUTSTEIN MD, PHD
NPI 1821523630
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since April 30, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-4468 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2022, Apr 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sarah E Rutstein Md, Phd NPPES

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

SARAH E RUTSTEIN MD, PHD (NPI 1821523630) is an individual infectious disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-00770) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821523630
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameSARAH E RUTSTEINCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7005
Mailing AddressAmbulatory Care Ctr, 102 Mason Farm RoadChapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Phone(919) 966-4468
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1821523630 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-00770
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 226981 (NC)
125 MACNIDER HL, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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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 NC, 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sarah E Rutstein Md, Phd 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 ID3375812720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220728000994
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 3

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 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.
116 services39 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.
15 services15 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 5

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

NICHOLAS ANTHONY PIAZZA M.D.
Internal Medicine
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468
DR. ERIN CATHLEEN STEINBACH M.D., PH.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468
RIMMA OSIPOV M.D.
Internal Medicine
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 996-4468
DR. BRANDON MULLINS M.D., M.S.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468
BALVIR SINGH
Internal Medicine
125 MACNIDER HL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (864) 202-5868

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 Sarah Rutstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Rutstein is 1821523630. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2017.

Where is Sarah Rutstein located?

Sarah Rutstein practices at 125 Macnider Hl Campus Box #7005, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4468.

What is Sarah Rutstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Sarah Rutstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Rutstein 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.

What insurance does Sarah Rutstein accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Sarah Rutstein 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 Sarah Rutstein affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Rutstein is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Rutstein was last updated on October 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.