Quick answers
- Does Kaori Sakurai accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kaori Sakurai may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kaori Sakurai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Kaori Sakurai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kaori Sakurai's NPI number?
- 1225119530. 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 Kaori Sakurai, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 368 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)98 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)44 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)25 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Anxiety36%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia36%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Kaori Sakurai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kaori Sakurai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
- Barnes-Jewish St Peters HospitalSaint Peters, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260191
- Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalCreve Coeur, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260162
- Christian Hospital NortheastSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260180
- Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260108
Practice locations
Addresses where Kaori Sakurai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2821 Emerywood Pkwy, Suite 200Richmond, VA 23294
- 700 Rosedale Ave, Suite 1570Saint Louis, MO 63112
- 8 Millstone Campus Dr, Suite 1500Saint Louis, MO 63146
- PO Box, Suite 352Mercer Island, WA 98040
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Richmond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225119530 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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