Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Straesser, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Altoona, PA

  • NPI 1124432414
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
620 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 166014804
(814) 414-6558

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 3, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP3000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD466282

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124432414. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
102
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$9,445
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 33 33 $84
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 24 23 $43
01480 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 18 17 $88
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 14 14 $169
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 13 11 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 20. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara Straesser's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Straesser practices Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Sara Straesser practice?
Dr. Sara Straesser practices at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 166014804. Office phone: 8144146558.
What is Dr. Sara Straesser's NPI?
Dr. Sara Straesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124432414, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Straesser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Straesser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Straesser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (HCPCS 01480). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.