Quick answers
- Does Sarah Darbandi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah Darbandi 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 Darbandi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 359 Original Medicare patients and 3,243 services for Sarah Darbandi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah Darbandi's NPI number?
- 1972777936. 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 Darbandi, 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 | 359 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,243 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)654 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)529 services
- Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method (83516)268 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)136 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)83 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Sarah Darbandi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarah Darbandi 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.
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.Stevens Point, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520002
- Billings Clinic HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270004
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah Darbandi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite C450Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 305‑3901
- 801 N 29th StBillings, MT 59101 (406) 238‑2500
- 824 Illinois AveStevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 344‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah Darbandi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC824 clinicians in the group
- Aspirus Rhinelander and Tomahawk Hospitals and Clinics, Inc.574 clinicians in the group
- University Health System, Inc.522 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972777936 |
| 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