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SARA KAPPRAFF NECHES M.D
NPI 1952762858
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since March 19, 2016PECOS Enrolled
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 598-4606 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2023, Jul 26, 2019, May 18, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sara Kappraff Neches M.d NPPES

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

SARA KAPPRAFF NECHES M.D (NPI 1952762858) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60936851) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952762858
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameSARA KAPPRAFF NECHESCredential: M.D
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195
Mailing AddressUw Box 356320-neonatology, 1959 Ne Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195-6320 · (206) 598-4606
Phone(206) 598-4606
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1952762858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60936851
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD60936851 (WA)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1University Of Washington 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195 · Phone (206) 598-4606

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sara Kappraff Neches M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Neches reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
1.3 mi
Pediatrics
4500 SAND POINT WAY NE
Seattle, WA 98105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255449963 (206) 987-8450
The Association Of University Physicians
3.3 mi
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023041159 (206) 543-6420

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

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.

MEDHAVI BOLE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 616-7217
ANDREW COLLINS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
King County (206) 520-5000

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 Neches's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Neches is 1952762858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2016.

Where is Sara Neches located?

Sara Neches practices at University Of Washington 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 598-4606.

What is Sara Neches's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Sara Neches enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Neches is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sara Neches's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Neches reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA). 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 Neches's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Neches accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Sara Neches 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Neches was last updated on February 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.