Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sarah Compton, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1871973487
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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225 18Th St Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-1996
fax (828) 322-4078
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2021-01099
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871973487. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
391
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$41,486
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 228 | 93 | $120 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 72 | 72 | $158 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 70 | 12 | $13 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 21 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Hickory Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 256. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,871
Transactions
80
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 20 | $378.12 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 10 | $195.91 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 9 | $182.07 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 9 | $167.20 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 6 | $150.04 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 1 | $150.00 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $95.50 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $84.20 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $78.36 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $63.22 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 2 | $56.60 | |
| Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $49.02 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $37.24 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $36.76 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $28.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
938
Patients
172
Total drug cost
$447,538
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 282 | 78 | $2,367 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 198 | 47 | $7,582 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 137 | 34 | $2,376 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 64 | 13 | $1,292 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 40 | 0 | $817 |
| Sulfasalazine Dr (Sulfasalazine) | Brand | 38 | 0 | $2,631 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $387 |
| Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $138,550 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $235 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 20 | 0 | $146 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sarah Compton's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Compton practices Rheumatology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Sarah Compton practice?
Dr. Sarah Compton practices at 225 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Office phone: 8283221996.
What is Dr. Sarah Compton's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Compton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871973487, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Compton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Compton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Compton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.