2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1851912281
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SARA ANDERSON

Pediatrics Physician in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
142
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
What the federal data reveals: SARA ANDERSON is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 142 claims across 54 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SARA ANDERSON filed 142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARA ANDERSON practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SARA ANDERSON at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2020

NPI 1851912281

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

142 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Pediatrics Physician share within South Dakota

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within South Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SARA ANDERSON is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1851912281. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SARA ANDERSON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider at 1600 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 312-1000. NPI 1851912281 was issued on 04/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1600 W 22ND ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Provider Details

NPI 1851912281
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA ANDERSON bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SANFORD CLINIC
SIOUX FALLS, SD
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

142
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
228
Total Day Supply
6,214
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.51
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How SARA ANDERSON fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA ANDERSON's 142 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANDERSON.

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA ANDERSON's specialty?
SARA ANDERSON specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota.
How much does SARA ANDERSON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA ANDERSON wrote 142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is SARA ANDERSON located?
SARA ANDERSON is located at 1600 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 312-1000.
What is SARA ANDERSON's NPI number?
SARA ANDERSON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851912281, issued on 04/27/2020.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SARA ANDERSON accept Medicare?
SARA ANDERSON appears in CMS Medicare data with 142 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA ANDERSON's credentials?
SARA ANDERSON's NPI is 1851912281. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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