Active NPI 1124079207 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara L Best , MD

Urology • Madison, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Best, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Madison, WI. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Best delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 600 HIGHLAND AVE.

Dr. Best is affiliated with University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of urinary tract, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

600 Highland Ave

Madison, WI 537920001

Telephone 6082634757

Fax 6082658852

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Facility NPI 1528029204

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Madison, WI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +2.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

54 Specialists

Practicing in Madison, WI (278 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

38.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Best (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Madison Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	26	21	$172.80	$23.87
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	21	21	$1140.00	$74.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$204.00	$63.38
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	12	$6728.11	$366.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$308.00	$79.40
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	20	19	$128.00	$24.27
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	18	18	$6474.69	$393.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$194.00	$64.47
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	11	11	$1140.00	$72.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	22	21	$123.00	$25.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$185.00	$49.47
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	17	17	$1111.00	$78.32
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	15	$6917.67	$415.99
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	12	$2184.00	$132.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$293.00	$72.86
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1552.00	$146.32
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$161.00	$49.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	33	$176.00	$49.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$280.00	$73.19
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	22	17	$91.00	$25.50
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	22	21	$1107.00	$79.24
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1487.00	$148.20
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	12	$6779.29	$412.29
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	12	11	$2426.67	$117.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$254.00	$76.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$137.00	$24.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	37	$171.00	$49.22
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	29	23	$88.00	$17.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$273.00	$72.62
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	24	23	$1080.00	$77.01
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	22	19	$1815.27	$130.26
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	18	15	$6042.33	$407.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$133.00	$24.35
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	16	16	$1442.00	$141.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	32	$165.00	$49.06
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	32	29	$1009.00	$98.84
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	27	21	$6205.63	$402.98
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	21	19	$88.00	$17.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$128.00	$24.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$263.00	$72.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$237.00	$75.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-04

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License WI 49303

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 537920001

Phone: 6082636400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

34 Associated Practitioners

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Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jacob Macdowell , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1083240865

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Edwin Abel , MD

Urology

NPI 1083800510

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ga Mei Zeng , MD

Urology

NPI 1104669811

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Korostensky , MD

Urology

NPI 1245057181

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Williams , MD

Urology

NPI 1255350641

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 26, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2011

Registered at 600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI 537920001 (Tel: 6082634757)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2011

Registered at 7974 UW HEALTH CT, MIDDLETON, WI 535625531

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 26, 2011

Recorded as SARA BEST, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2011

Urology (License #49303 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124079207

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 13, 2006

Last Update: January 04, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7974 Uw Health Ct

Middleton, WI 535625531

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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