SARA DEFFENBAUGH MD – NPI #1417395963
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

SARA DEFFENBAUGH is a physician located in KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417395963 to SARA DEFFENBAUGH on June 06, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name SARA LOWERY. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 11, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SARA DEFFENBAUGH below.

NPI Profile for
SARA DEFFENBAUGH

NPI Number
1417395963
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SARA DEFFENBAUGH
Former Name: SARA LOWERY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9411 N OAK TRFY STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64155-2262
Phone: (816) 436-1800 Fax: (816) 436-4241
Mailing address
2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 240
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116-3254
Phone: (816) 691-5287 Fax: (816) 346-7690
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 11, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 KS 9408207

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SARA DEFFENBAUGH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
      2800 CLAY EDWARDS DRIVE
      NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
    • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
      4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      2750 CLAY EDWARDS DRIVE, SUITE 405
      NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

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