Quick answers
- Does Sara J. Deffenbaugh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara J. Deffenbaugh 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 J. Deffenbaugh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 2,329 services for Sara J. Deffenbaugh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara J. Deffenbaugh's NPI number?
- 1417395963. 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 J. Deffenbaugh, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,329 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)272 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)227 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)200 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)195 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)156 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis39%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where Sara J. Deffenbaugh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara J. Deffenbaugh 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.
- NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260096
- Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260062
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara J. Deffenbaugh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9411 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100Kansas City, MO 64155 (816) 436‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara J. Deffenbaugh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritas Health Corporation502 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritas Health Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1417395963 |
| 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