SARA A. COMBS M.D. – NPI #1891944344
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SARA COMBS is a physician located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891944344 to SARA COMBS on September 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 30, 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 SARA COMBS below.

NPI Profile for
SARA A. COMBS

NPI Number
1891944344
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SARA A. COMBS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 UNM
MSC 04-2785
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-0407 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1055 Clermont Street (111C)
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: (303) 393-2840
Mailing address
800 BRADBURY DR SE STE 116
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106-4310
Phone: (505) 272-1476 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 30, 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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 NM MD2019-0701
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 NM MD2019-0701

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
3001 BROADMOOR BLVD NE,
RIO RANCHO, NM 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
800 BRADBURY DR SE STE 116,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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 COMBS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNM HOSPITAL
      2211 LOMAS BOULEVARD NE
      ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • ALBUQUERQUE SOUTH (DCI)
      1725 isleta blvd SW
      ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

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