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Neurology

Sarah Wahlster, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Sarah Wahlster, MD is a neurologist at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: (206) 731-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sarah Wahlster had 56 Original Medicare patients and 161 services. NPI 1851528384. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sarah Wahlster, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sarah Wahlster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah Wahlster 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 Wahlster see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Sarah Wahlster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sarah Wahlster's NPI number?
1851528384. 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 Wahlster, 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 patients56
Services billed to Medicare161
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)60 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)49 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)29 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)16 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%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke75%
  • Depression45%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Anxiety41%

Hospitals where Sarah Wahlster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarah Wahlster 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sarah Wahlster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sarah Wahlster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Seattle

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851528384
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians