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SARAH KATCHEN MD
NPI 1922560887
Surgery in Ketchikan, AK

Active since April 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3100 TONGASS AVE, KETCHIKAN, AK 99901(907) 225-7346(907) 228-8325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2024, Aug 9, 2024, Apr 1, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sarah Katchen Md NPPES

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

SARAH KATCHEN MD (NPI 1922560887) is an individual surgery provider in Ketchikan, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (224282) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bay Area Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jber.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922560887
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH KATCHENCredential: MD
Location Address3100 TONGASS AVEKetchikan, AK 99901-5746
Mailing Address673 Mdg, 5955 Zeamer AvenueJber, AK 99506 · (907) 580-1243
Phone(907) 225-7346
Fax(907) 228-8325
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1922560887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AK · 224282✔ Licensed in NE · 33073
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3100 TONGASS AVE, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1673 MDG, 5955 Zeamer AvenueJBER, AK 99506 · Phone (907) 580-1243

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Sarah Katchen Md 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 ID2163757154
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241217002605, I20250429000491, I20260127001608
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Katchen reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Peacehealth
Same address
Critical Access
3100 TONGASS AVE
Ketchikan, AK 99901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1801965736 (Alaska)
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396705539 (907) 228-8300
Bartlett Regional Hospital
231 mi
Surgery
3268 HOSPITAL DR STE A
Juneau, AK 99801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508044835 (907) 796-8700
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
770 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
4315 DIPLOMACY DR
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437189339 (907) 563-2662
Alyeska Trauma & Acute General Surgery LLC
771 mi
Surgery
4001 LAUREL ST STE 205
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104517192 (907) 562-8346
South Peninsula Hospital, Inc.
794 mi
Critical Access
4300 BARTLETT STREET
Homer, AK 99603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679566269 (907) 235-8101
Bay Area Hospital District
892 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1775 THOMPSON RD
Coos Bay, OR 97420
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 327 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225016561 (541) 269-8124

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bay Area Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coos Bay, OR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number380090
Location1775 Thompson RoadCoos Bay, OR 97420 · Coos County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99901 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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 20

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

UROLOGY NORTHWEST, PS
Urology
3100 TONGASS AVE, 3RD FLOOR VISITING CLINIC
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (855) 881-5319
SCOTT MYERS KIRCHNER MD
Internal Medicine
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 225-5171
CAREY LYNN MARTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 228-7634
MISS GABRIELLA MADSEN MSN, RN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 228-8300
GAIL YIP CHUCK RD
Dietitian, Registered
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 228-8300
DEBORAH K FREYSINGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 228-8300
BRADLEY GAO MD
Emergency Medicine
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 225-5171
JANIS A ROTTSCHAFER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3100 TONGASS AVE
KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway Borough (907) 228-8300

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 Katchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Katchen is 1922560887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2019.

Where is Sarah Katchen located?

Sarah Katchen practices at 3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901. The listed phone number is (907) 225-7346.

What is Sarah Katchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Sarah Katchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Katchen 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 Sarah Katchen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Katchen reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Peacehealth (Ketchikan, AK), Bartlett Regional Hospital (Juneau, AK), Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (Anchorage, AK), Alyeska Trauma & Acute General Surgery LLC (Anchorage, AK), South Peninsula Hospital, Inc. (Homer, AK) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Sarah Katchen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Katchen accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Sarah Katchen 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 Katchen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Katchen is affiliated with Bay Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Katchen was last updated on December 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.