Quick answers
- Does Sandya Thimmappa Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sandya Thimmappa Cohen 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 Sandya Thimmappa Cohen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 99 services for Sandya Thimmappa Cohen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sandya Thimmappa Cohen's NPI number?
- 1477505113. 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 Sandya Thimmappa Cohen, 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 99 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 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 pressure64%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sandya Thimmappa Cohen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1317 N Elm St, Suite 4Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 378‑1442
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sandya Thimmappa Cohen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Groat Eyecare Associates, P.A.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Greensboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greensboro, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Groat Eyecare Associates, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477505113 |
| 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