Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lydia Sahara, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Arden Hills, MN

  • NPI 1295879245
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3930 Northwoods Dr
Arden Hills, MN 551126963
(651) 523-8500
fax (651) 523-8584
Additional location
2220 Riverside Ave-Mail Stop 31700A, HealthPartners Riverside Clinic
Minneapolis, MN 554541321
(612) 341-5000
fax (612) 371-1673
Mailing address
8170 33Rd Ave S, Ms21110Q
Minneapolis, MN 554254516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #18822

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295879245. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,336
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,659
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 576 110 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 255 205 $88
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 198 155 $50
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 89 77 $92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 71 71 $108
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 53 46 $114
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 33 23 $51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 18 $123
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 17 17 $306
11300 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less 11 11 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Arden Hills Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
385
Patients
224
Total drug cost
$16,010
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 50 33 $557
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 49 20 $4,145
Hydrocortisone Generic 47 34 $767
Fluocinonide Generic 40 34 $1,793
Ketoconazole Generic 35 23 $798
Fluorouracil Generic 28 28 $2,140
Clotrimazole Generic 24 17 $380
Desoximetasone Generic 18 0 $901
Ammonium Lactate Generic 17 0 $638
Nystop (Nystatin) Brand 15 0 $251

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lydia Sahara's medical specialty?
Dr. Lydia Sahara practices Dermatology Physician in Arden Hills, MN.
Where does Dr. Lydia Sahara practice?
Dr. Lydia Sahara practices at 3930 Northwoods Dr, Arden Hills, MN 551126963. Office phone: 6515238500.
What is Dr. Lydia Sahara's NPI?
Dr. Lydia Sahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295879245, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lydia Sahara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lydia Sahara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lydia Sahara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.