Quick answers
- Does Sarahgene G. Defoe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarahgene G. Defoe 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 Sarahgene G. Defoe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 975 services for Sarahgene G. Defoe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarahgene G. Defoe's NPI number?
- 1922385459. 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 Sarahgene G. Defoe, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 975 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)186 services
- Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)170 services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)122 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)103 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)90 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Sarahgene G. Defoe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarahgene G. Defoe 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.
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC St MargaretPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390102
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarahgene G. Defoe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215 (412) 784‑4900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarahgene G. Defoe as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922385459 |
| 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