Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Shenandoah, TX

  • NPI 1023725132
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9180 Pinecroft Dr Ste 500
Shenandoah, TX 773803883
(713) 897-5900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2024
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023725132. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
141
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$12,715
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 46 25 $33
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 20 13 $51
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc 18 18 $213
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $135
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 16 $100
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 13 13 $110
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 12 12 $97

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Shenandoah Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$113
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 2 $54.11
Medtronic, INC. 1 $43.31
Abbvie INC. 1 $15.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$113

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
43
Patients
40
Total drug cost
$460
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 28 26 $250
Gabapentin Generic 15 14 $211

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Shenandoah, TX.
Where does Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom practice?
Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom practices at 9180 Pinecroft Dr Ste 500, Shenandoah, TX 773803883. Office phone: 7138975900.
What is Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023725132, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Tharnstrom commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853); Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc (HCPCS 22552); Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc (HCPCS 22551). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.