SARAH BUDNEY MD
NPI 1942867866
Surgery in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Sarah Budney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Budney is 1942867866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2019.

Q: What is Sarah Budney's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Budney was last updated on July 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since May 27, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1924 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2024, May 27, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Sarah Budney Md NPPES

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

SARAH BUDNEY MD (NPI 1942867866) is an individual surgery provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (71161) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942867866

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameSARAH BUDNEYCredential: MD

Location Address1924 ALCOA HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-1511

Mailing Address3700 Orleans Ave Apt 5107New Orleans, LA 70119-4844 · (719) 332-5596

Phone(865) 305-9000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2024

✔ NPI 1942867866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 71161

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11401 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2426 · Phone (504) 842-3260

Other Identifiers 1

Other08-003-0679CO · Drivers License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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 Budney 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 ID5294064408

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251013001877

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

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Budney reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Health System, Inc

Same address

Dermatology

1924 ALCOA HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
832 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083332951 (865) 305-9410

Ochsner Clinic LLC

494 mi

General Practice

100 RED CROSS PL
Bogalusa, LA 70427

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366797110 (985) 875-2828

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.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190036

Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

MRS. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN

Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)

1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-8888

DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (864) 498-8960

DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9340

CAITLIN TABLER LOWE

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-7255

CHRISTIAN BAYLESS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9000

JOAN JAKAB

Pharmacist

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-5337

UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9080

DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD

Internal Medicine

1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9349

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 Budney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Budney is 1942867866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2019.

Where is Sarah Budney located?

Sarah Budney practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9000.

What is Sarah Budney's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Budney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Budney 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 Budney's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Budney reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Health System, Inc (Knoxville, TN) and Ochsner Clinic LLC (Bogalusa, LA). 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 Budney's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Budney accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Sarah Budney 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 Budney affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Budney is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Budney was last updated on July 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.