Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara McDonald, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1629093844
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 191076130
(215) 829-2499
Mailing address
Po Box 828079
Philadelphia, PA 191828079

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MA051509

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629093844. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
346
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,159
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 227 158 $37
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 52 34 $42
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 49 13 $8
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 18 18 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 91 peers in Philadelphia Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,578
Patients
783
Total drug cost
$11,533
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 606 361 $1,786
Azithromycin Generic 159 97 $867
Meloxicam Generic 149 67 $446
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 134 70 $1,253
Tramadol Hcl Generic 124 58 $713
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 103 32 $649
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 54 27 $3,644
Gabapentin Generic 51 28 $554
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 41 0 $486
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 38 17 $305

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sara McDonald's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara McDonald practices Medical Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Sara McDonald practice?
Dr. Sara McDonald practices at 800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 191076130. Office phone: 2158292499.
What is Dr. Sara McDonald's NPI?
Dr. Sara McDonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629093844, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara McDonald accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara McDonald accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara McDonald commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.