Quick answers
- Does Sarah J. Vankova accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah J. Vankova 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 J. Vankova see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 435 Original Medicare patients and 437 services for Sarah J. Vankova. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah J. Vankova's NPI number?
- 1255534129. 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 J. Vankova, 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 | 435 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 437 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)190 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)109 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)67 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)65 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis18%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah J. Vankova is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2425 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124 (408) 559‑2011
- 505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah J. Vankova as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Anesthesia Medical Group408 clinicians in the group
- G2 Anesthesia PC107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in San Jose
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Anesthesia Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255534129 |
| 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