Quick answers
- Does Sarah M. Bligh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah M. Bligh 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 Sarah M. Bligh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 524 Original Medicare patients and 1,054 services for Sarah M. Bligh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah M. Bligh's NPI number?
- 1225266364. 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 Sarah M. Bligh, 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 | 524 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,054 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)196 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)185 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)147 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)66 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Sarah M. Bligh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarah M. Bligh 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.
- Buena Vista Regional Medical CenterStorm Lake, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161375
- Burgess Health CenterOnawa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161359
- Dunes Surgical HospitalDakota Dunes, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430089
- St Lukes Regional Medical CenterSioux City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160146
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah M. Bligh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 201 E 4th StSouth Sioux City, NE 68776 (605) 217‑2667
- 2720 Stone Park BlvdSioux City, IA 51104 (712) 279‑3500
- 2735 Outer Dr N, Cnos NorthsideSioux City, IA 51104 (712) 224‑5692
- 575 N Sioux Point RdDakota Dunes, SD 57049 (605) 217‑2667
- 600 N Sioux Point RdDakota Dunes, SD 57049 (605) 232‑3332
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah M. Bligh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cnos PC99 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cnos PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225266364 |
| 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