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Psychiatry

Sarah C. Altenberg, DO

Sees patients in Flagstaff, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Sarah C. Altenberg, DO is a psychiatrist at 1515 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Phone: (928) 433-8821. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sarah C. Altenberg had 28 Original Medicare patients and 122 services. NPI 1891107025. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1515 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · Directions
  • Phone: (928) 433‑8821
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine · graduated 2022 (4 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sarah C. Altenberg, 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 C. Altenberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah C. Altenberg 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 C. Altenberg see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 122 services for Sarah C. Altenberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sarah C. Altenberg's NPI number?
1891107025. 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 C. Altenberg, 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 patients28
Services billed to Medicare122
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 services
  2. Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)17 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)11 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 cholesterol61%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Anxiety50%
  • Depression43%

Practice locations

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

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flagstaff, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2022 (4 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891107025
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Sources

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