SARAH JEAN POLCHER DO
NPI 1982991964
Hospitalist in St Cloud, MN

Active since June 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 SIXTH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303(320) 251-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sarah Jean Polcher Do NPPES

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

SARAH JEAN POLCHER DO (NPI 1982991964) is an individual hospitalist provider in St Cloud, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (57458) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, and is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982991964
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH JEAN POLCHERCredential: DO
Location Address1200 SIXTH AVE NSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735
Mailing Address1200 Sixth Ave NeSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735 · (320) 251-2700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1982991964 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 57458
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 5101019573 (MI), 57458 (MN)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 5101019573 (MI)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, St Cloud, MN 56303

Accepted 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 Jean Polcher Do 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 ID143451641
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141230000527
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Polcher reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Primary Care
1200 6TH AVE N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
130 1ST ST NE
Richmond, MN 56368
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1205269941 (Minnesota)
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1013 HART BLVD
Monticello, MN 55362
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
525 W. MAIN STREET
Melrose, MN 56352
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
425 ELM ST N
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740553932 (Minnesota)
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
50 CENTRACARE DR
Long Prairie, MN 56347
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
301 BECKER AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1815 WISCONSIN AVE
Benson, MN 56215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023728516 (Minnesota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
101 CARING WAY
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194206748 (Minnesota)
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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.
198 services110 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.
96 services61 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.
82 services82 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.
53 services53 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
43 services39 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

North Memorial Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Robbinsdale, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240001
Location3300 Oakdale NorthRobbinsdale, MN 55422 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Alomere Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240030
Location111 17th Avenue EastAlexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240036
Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Willmar, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240088
Location301 Becker Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201 · Kandiyohi County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240141
Location911 Northland DrivePrinceton, MN 55371 · Mille Lacs County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56303 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRA CARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Physician Assistant
1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Dietitian, Registered
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Hospitalist
1200 SIXTH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Neurological Surgery
1200 SIXTH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC RIVER CAMPUS/NEROSURGERY
ST CLOUD, MN 56303

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 Polcher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Polcher is 1982991964. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2011.

Where is Sarah Polcher located?

Sarah Polcher practices at 1200 Sixth Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303. The listed phone number is (320) 251-2700.

What is Sarah Polcher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sarah Polcher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Polcher 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 Polcher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Polcher reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Centracare Clinic (Saint Cloud, MN), Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC (Richmond, MN), Centracare Health System-Nr LLC (Monticello, MN), Centracare Health System - Melrose (Melrose, MN), Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre (Sauk Centre, MN) and 4 more organizations, 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 Polcher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Polcher accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Sarah Polcher 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 Polcher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Polcher is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, Alomere Health, St Cloud Hospital, Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital and Fairview Northland Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Polcher was last updated on October 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.