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DR. SARA DUNAWAY ARNEY M.D.
NPI 1922394931
Internal Medicine in Augusta, GA

Active since June 28, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-2423(706) 721-6918 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Sara Dunaway Arney M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA DUNAWAY ARNEY M.D. (NPI 1922394931) is an individual internal medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (4859) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Anmed Health, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922394931
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA DUNAWAY ARNEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-2423 · Fax (706) 721-6918
Phone(706) 721-2423
Fax(706) 721-6918
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1922394931 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 4859
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sara Howard Dunaway M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.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 Dunaway Arney 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 ID1153649744
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151109000089
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 Arney reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

24 On Physicians, PC
81 mi
Hospitalist
800 N FANT ST
Anderson, SC 29621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588613343 (800) 923-2247
Apogee Medical Group South Carolina
1,721 mi
Internal Medicine
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619028545 (972) 269-1907

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 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.

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.
306 services132 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.
128 services52 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.
104 services103 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.
41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Anmed Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Anderson, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420027
Location800 N Fant StAnderson, SC 29621 · Anderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

69.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality57.55
Cost68.12

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%208 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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
4 suppliers31 claims32 services$14.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$7.19 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
4 suppliers37 claims38 services$68.47 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 20

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

DR. TOYA HESTER KELLEY MD
Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-3157
DR. JACK BRADLEY ELLIS D.O.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
SAMI MOHAMMED ALSHEHRY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2411
LUIS ALBERTO VELASQUEZ ZARATE M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2771
DR. BRYAN RICHARD BROACH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
JANELLE MCGILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
DR. KAYLA ASHLEY SHAHBAZIAN DO
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
ROSA MARIA LOPEZ RINCON
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 446-5836

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 Arney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Arney is 1922394931. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2011. The provider is also known as Sara Howard Dunaway M.D..

Where is Sara Arney located?

Sara Arney practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-2423.

What is Sara Arney's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sara Arney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Arney 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 Arney's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Arney reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: 24 On Physicians, PC (Anderson, SC) and Apogee Medical Group South Carolina (Scottsdale, AZ). 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 Arney's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Arney accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Sara Arney 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 Arney affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Arney is affiliated with Anmed Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Arney was last updated on July 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.