Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Atwater, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1861835993
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Medical Center Blvd, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, House Staff Office
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-3465
fax (336) 716-6415

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2016
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2016-01622

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861835993. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
455
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$48,493
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 184 95 $119
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 57 $93
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 69 69 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 60 51 $84
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 25 15 $170
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 12 12 $45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 12 12 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 11 11 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in Winston Salem Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,509
Patients
435
Total drug cost
$156,016
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 240 69 $2,749
Omeprazole Generic 119 29 $1,194
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 116 47 $1,150
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 110 34 $2,078
Losartan Potassium Generic 108 32 $1,658
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 104 32 $1,602
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 103 19 $134,497
Sertraline Hcl Generic 98 22 $1,071
Gabapentin Generic 97 28 $2,270
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 88 26 $420

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sara Atwater's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Atwater practices Internal Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Sara Atwater practice?
Dr. Sara Atwater practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367163465.
What is Dr. Sara Atwater's NPI?
Dr. Sara Atwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861835993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Atwater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Atwater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Atwater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.