SARAH E. HIPKENS MD – NPI #1497046072
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

SARAH HIPKENS is a physician located in PORTLAND, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497046072 to SARAH HIPKENS on April 29, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QA0401X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 17, 2025. 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 SARAH HIPKENS below.

NPI Profile for
SARAH E. HIPKENS

NPI Number
1497046072
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SARAH E. HIPKENS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
576 SAINT JOHN ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102-2710
Phone: (207) 661-0700 Fax: (207) 536-6720
2 Other location(s):
8 Pikes Hl
Norway, ME 04268-5340
Phone: (207) 744-6444
Fax: (207) 743-6306
300 Professional Dr Ste 2C
Scarborough, ME 04074-8897
Phone: (207) 883-7926
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 17, 2025

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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
207QA0401X
- Family Medicine / Addiction Medicine (Primary)		 ME MD25329
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 ME MD25329

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

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2011
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

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