Quick answers
- Does Sara I. Briggs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara I. Briggs 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 I. Briggs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 228 Original Medicare patients and 262 services for Sara I. Briggs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara I. Briggs's NPI number?
- 1518116656. 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 I. Briggs, 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 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 262 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant (27245)50 services
- Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement (27236)48 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)28 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Osteoporosis53%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Depression36%
Hospitals where Sara I. Briggs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara I. Briggs 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.
- Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030014
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030123
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara I. Briggs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1776 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 368Scottsdale, AZ 85252 (480) 201‑5264
- 20333 N 19th Ave, Suite 230Phoenix, AZ 85027 (602) 772‑3800
- 5620 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 385‑2115
- 7400 E Osborn RdScottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 323‑3000
- 7400 E Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 323‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara I. Briggs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC309 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518116656 |
| 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