Quick answers
- Does Sarah S. Gilchrist accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah S. Gilchrist 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 S. Gilchrist see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 1,033 services for Sarah S. Gilchrist. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah S. Gilchrist's NPI number?
- 1538401310. 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 S. Gilchrist, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,033 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)289 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)232 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)217 services
- Application of hot wax bath (97018)126 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)18 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%
- Arthritis67%
- High cholesterol52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah S. Gilchrist is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 Gadsden HwyBirmingham, AL 35235 (205) 838‑3900
- 3102 Rainbow Dr, Suite 200Rainbow City, AL 35906 (256) 543‑0717
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah S. Gilchrist as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alabama Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Associates P C46 clinicians in the group
- Sparks Physical Therapy Inc13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Alabama →
Other occupational therapists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alabama Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Associates P C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538401310 |
| 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