Quick answers
- Does Sarah K. Kuipers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah K. Kuipers 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 K. Kuipers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 1,520 services for Sarah K. Kuipers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah K. Kuipers's NPI number?
- 1902256738. 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 K. Kuipers, 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 | 355 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,520 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)524 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)328 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)104 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)74 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes23%
- Osteoporosis19%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah K. Kuipers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 808 Mount Rushmore RdRapid City, SD 57701 (605) 719‑9489
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah K. Kuipers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Independent Eyes LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Rapid City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rapid City, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Independent Eyes LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902256738 |
| 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