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SANDY DAO PA-C
NPI 1912715947
Physician Assistant in Carroll, IA

Active since December 23, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1214 S GRANT RD, CARROLL, IA 51401(712) 792-7500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2026, Feb 27, 2025, Dec 23, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Sandy Dao Pa-c NPPES

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

SANDY DAO PA-C (NPI 1912715947) is an individual physician assistant in Carroll, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (130134) and active in the NPI registry since December 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912715947
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSANDY DAOCredential: PA-C
Location Address1214 S GRANT RDCarroll, IA 51401-3102
Mailing Address1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010-5469 · (515) 239-4400
Phone(712) 792-7500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1912715947 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 IA · 130134
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.
1214 S GRANT RD, Carroll, IA 51401
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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 Nebraska, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Sandy Dao Pa-c 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 ID9739600669
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250308000237, I20250308000243
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi Health Bergan Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280060
Location7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51401 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 19

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

SHELLEY BRINKMAN DIEHL
Physician Assistant
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-1500
RUTH E. MASH ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-7500
MATTHEW REIS DPT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-1500
AMBER NICOLE TROSHYNSKI APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-7500
SHAUN STEVEN QUAM DO
Family Medicine
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-1500
MRS. DIANE M. CARDWELL PA-C, ARNP
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-7500
DR. ABBY M.H. WILLIAMS DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-1500
CAMERON JULIAN ANDERSON
Physician Assistant
1214 S GRANT RD
CARROLL, IA 51401
Carroll County (712) 792-7500

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 Sandy Dao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandy Dao is 1912715947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2024.

Where is Sandy Dao located?

Sandy Dao practices at 1214 S Grant Rd, Carroll, IA 51401. The listed phone number is (712) 792-7500.

What is Sandy Dao's specialty?

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

Is Sandy Dao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandy Dao 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 Sandy Dao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Sandy Dao 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 Sandy Dao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sandy Dao is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandy Dao was last updated on April 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.