Quick answers
- Does Sarah M. Kach accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah M. Kach 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 M. Kach see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 570 services for Sarah M. Kach. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah M. Kach's NPI number?
- 1871594556. 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 M. Kach, 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 570 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)153 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)114 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)47 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)22 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis34%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Sarah M. Kach works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarah M. Kach 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.
- Regional Health Services of Howard CountyCresco, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161328
- WinnmedDecorah, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161371
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah M. Kach is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 Jefferson StWest Union, IA 52175 (563) 422‑3811
- 114 Fisher AveOssian, IA 52161 (563) 532‑9440
- 114 Main St SMabel, MN 55954 (507) 493‑5115
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah M. Kach as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Winneshiek Medical Center101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in West Union
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Union, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Winneshiek Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871594556 |
| 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