Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Smith, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Palm Springs, CA

  • NPI 1578728168
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 922624872
(760) 323-6198
fax (760) 323-6195
Mailing address
14275 Midway RD Ste 400
Addison, TX 750013676

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A119350 · Illinois #036.118739

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578728168. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,814
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,234
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 536 276 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 229 67 $26
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 161 97 $63
G0123 Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision 159 159 $20
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 152 85 $79
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 144 103 $32
87624 Detection test by nucleic acid for human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types 136 136 $34
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 65 19 $40
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 58 49 $21
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 43 38 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Palm Springs Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $22.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara Smith's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Smith practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Palm Springs, CA.
Where does Dr. Sara Smith practice?
Dr. Sara Smith practices at 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 922624872. Office phone: 7603236198.
What is Dr. Sara Smith's NPI?
Dr. Sara Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578728168, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Smith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Smith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.