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KAY C SATO PA-C
NPI 1841941234
Physician Assistant in Watsonville, CA

Active since January 17, 2022PECOS Enrolled
99.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
75 NIELSON ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076(831) 724-4741 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2025, Mar 5, 2025, Nov 17, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kay C Sato Pa-c NPPES

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

KAY C SATO PA-C (NPI 1841941234) is an individual physician assistant in Watsonville, California, licensed in California (PA65104) and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841941234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKAY C SATOCredential: PA-C
Location Address75 NIELSON STWatsonville, CA 95076-2468
Mailing Address75 Nielson StWatsonville, CA 95076-2468
Phone(831) 724-4741
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1841941234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · PA65104
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA211148 (OR)
75 NIELSON ST, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Kay C Sato Pa-c 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
72 services72 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.
45 services45 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.
41 services41 patients
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.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95076 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
$96.03 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $24.00 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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.

99.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

NAOMI DELAPLANE-YUSEM
Doula
75 NIELSON ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 724-4741
DR. PAUL J LEWANDOWSKI PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
75 NIELSON ST, EM DEPT
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 761-5613
DR. JOEL ANDREW WEINSTEIN M.D.
Surgery
75 NIELSON ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 722-4300
DR. LINDA SZEMA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
75 NIELSON ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 761-5613
HALEY ELISE WEINER
Physician Assistant
75 NIELSON ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 724-4741
WATSONVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL GROUP
Emergency Medicine
75 NIELSON ST, EM DEPARTMENT
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 761-5613
DOUGLAS J SPURR MD
Emergency Medicine
75 NIELSON ST
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (408) 724-4741
PETER DEREK MARKEL MD
Emergency Medicine
75 NIELSON ST, EM DEPT
WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Santa Cruz County (831) 761-5613

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 Kay Sato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kay Sato is 1841941234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2022.

Where is Kay Sato located?

Kay Sato practices at 75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076. The listed phone number is (831) 724-4741.

What is Kay Sato's specialty?

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

Is Kay Sato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kay Sato is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kay Sato accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Kay Sato 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kay Sato was last updated on March 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.