Quick answers
- Does Sara M. Connaughton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara M. Connaughton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sara M. Connaughton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 242 services for Sara M. Connaughton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara M. Connaughton's NPI number?
- 1124361647. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sara M. Connaughton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 242 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 60 minutes in a subsequent calendar month (G2087)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol68%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara M. Connaughton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1225 S Willow AveCookeville, TN 38506 (931) 284‑4814
- 17 W Madison AveAthens, TN 37303 (423) 717‑2240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara M. Connaughton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cedar Recovery Center of Middle Tennessee, LLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Cookeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cookeville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cedar Recovery Center of Middle Tennessee, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124361647 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians