SARA ANN COMBS M.D.
NPI 1891944344
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since September 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 UNM, MSC 04-2785, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-0407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2023, Sep 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sara Ann Combs M.d. NPPES

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

SARA ANN COMBS M.D. (NPI 1891944344) is an individual nephrology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2019-0701) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Denver.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891944344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSARA ANN COMBSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 UNM, MSC 04-2785Albuquerque, NM 87131
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2025
NPI 1891944344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses Licensed in NM · MD2019-0701 Licensed in CO · 50085
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License MD2019-0701 (NM), 50085 (CO)
1 UNM, Albuquerque, NM 87131

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11055 Clermont Street (111C), VA Eastern Colorado Health Care SystemDenver, CO 80220 · Phone (303) 393-2840

Accepted Insurance

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 Ann Combs 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 ID3072836873
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191107000842
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

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Allergy & Immunology
1 UNM, MSC10 5550
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 UNM
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

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 Combs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Combs is 1891944344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2008.

Where is Sara Combs located?

Sara Combs practices at 1 Unm Msc 04-2785, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-0407.

What is Sara Combs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Sara Combs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Combs 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 Sara Combs accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list Sara Combs 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 Combs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Combs is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Combs was last updated on January 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.