Dr. Sara Ptasnik, MD

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Internist
NPI1649633207PAC ID5890195804
Medicare services, 2024
336
Medicare patients, 2024
53
Part D claims, 2024
15
Publications
2
Industry payments
$166
Practice address
767 North Hill Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Practice phone
Call (213) 808-1792
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Primary practice

Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic

FQHC - Main Site · Los Angeles, California

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Dr. Sara Ptasnik is an internist in Los Angeles, California

Dr. Ptasnik practices at Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Ptasnik's NPI, 1649633207, was assigned on March 31, 2016. Dr. Ptasnik graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2016. Dr. Ptasnik holds California license A151567.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5890195804
NPI enumeration date
March 31, 2016
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(213) 808-1792
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
36
Medical school graduation
2016

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Sara Ptasnik practices at Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic in Los Angeles, California

Dr. Ptasnik's primary practice is Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic, at 767 North Hill Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The practice phone is (213) 808-1792.

  • Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic
    767 North Hill Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012Phone(213) 808-1792

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Sara Ptasnik is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Ptasnik's primary practice is Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic in Los Angeles, California. The medical group on file is UCLA Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ptasnik to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Sara Ptasnik's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Ptasnik practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Chinatown Service Center Family Health ClinicAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Sara Ptasnik is one of 16,751 internists in California

Internal medicine is Dr. Ptasnik's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Ptasnik is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ptasnik is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Internal medicine, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A151567 · 2017 to 2027 · taxonomy 207R00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists joint pain, lower back pain and muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and limb pain among the conditions Dr. Ptasnik treats.

Internists near Dr. Ptasnik

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Sara Ptasnik billed Medicare for 336 services in 2024

CMS data shows 336 Medicare services from Dr. Ptasnik across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 53 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $19,034 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2024336
Medicare patients53
Paid by Medicare$19,034
Procedure codes4

Dr. Ptasnik's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 02024: 134
Surgery
2023: 262024: 113335%
Tests and treatments
2023: 02024: 89

Dr. Ptasnik compared with the California median for internists, 2024

  • Dr. Ptasnik
  • California median
Medicare services
336vs 3617% below
Medicare patients
53vs 15165% below
Part D claims
12vs 42197% below

Medians across 15,815 internists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Ptasnik's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Sara Ptasnik treated 53 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 71

CMS counts 53 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ptasnik in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 28 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 74% have high cholesterol. 21% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.30, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ptasnik's median patient age at 59, with 72% women.

Medicare patients, 202453
Average age71
Average risk score1.30
Also on Medicaid21%

Dr. Ptasnik's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Ptasnik's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women4075%
  • Men1325%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Ptasnik's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. Arthritis75%
  2. High cholesterol74%
  3. High blood pressure64%
  4. Anxiety38%
  5. Osteoporosis36%
  6. Mood disorders32%
  7. Depression28%
  8. Diabetes25%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Ptasnik's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 59

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women72%
  • Men27%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Sara Ptasnik wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Ptasnik wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $75 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202415
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$75

Dr. Ptasnik's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2019 to 2020

  • 2019
  • 2020
Claims for drugs CMS names
2019: 112020: 129%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2020, 1 in 2019.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Sara Ptasnik takes part in Medicare

Dr. Ptasnik accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Sara Ptasnik has 2 publications on record

Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Ptasnik, published from 2023 to 2024.

Papers2
Years published2023 to 2024

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Sara Ptasnik received $166 in industry payments from 2022 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Ptasnik from 6 drug and device companies from 2022 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Sanofi Pasteur Inc. paid the most, $50.

General payments to Dr. Ptasnik by program year, 2022 to 2024

Companies that paid Dr. Ptasnik the most, 2022 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Sara Ptasnik graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC

Dr. Ptasnik graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2016.

  1. Medical schoolKeck School of Medicine of USC
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Sara Ptasnik accepts plans from 16 insurance carriers

Dr. Ptasnik is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Ptasnik accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO9
  2. PPO9
  3. Medicare8
  4. EPO4
  5. POS3
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Sara Ptasnik's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Sara Ptasnik's NPI number?

Dr. Sara Ptasnik's NPI number is 1649633207. It was assigned on March 31, 2016, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Sara Ptasnik?

Dr. Sara Ptasnik is an internist in Los Angeles, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).

Where does Dr. Sara Ptasnik practice?

Dr. Ptasnik practices at 767 North Hill Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Dr. Ptasnik's primary practice is Chinatown Service Center Family Health Clinic in Los Angeles, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ptasnik to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Sara Ptasnik's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Ptasnik is (213) 808-1792.

What is Dr. Sara Ptasnik's medical license number?

Dr. Ptasnik holds California license A151567.

What medical group is Dr. Sara Ptasnik part of?

Dr. Ptasnik is linked to UCLA Medical Group.

Does Dr. Sara Ptasnik accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Ptasnik billed Medicare for 336 services in 2024, and Dr. Ptasnik accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Sara Ptasnik see?

CMS counts 53 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ptasnik in 2024, with an average age of 71.

Is Dr. Sara Ptasnik board certified?

Yes. Dr. Ptasnik is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

What services does Dr. Sara Ptasnik bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Ptasnik's most billed Medicare services were surgery: bones and joints (20550), medical service (97810) and office visit, established patient (99213).

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Where did Dr. Sara Ptasnik go to medical school?

Dr. Ptasnik graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2016.

What drugs does Dr. Sara Ptasnik prescribe most?

In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ptasnik's most prescribed drugs by claims were Losartan Potassium.

Has Dr. Sara Ptasnik received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $166 in general payments to Dr. Ptasnik from 6 companies from 2022 to 2024. The largest total came from Sanofi Pasteur Inc.

How long has Dr. Sara Ptasnik been practicing?

Dr. Ptasnik graduated from medical school in 2016, 10 years ago.

Does Dr. Sara Ptasnik do research?

Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Ptasnik, published from 2023 to 2024.

What insurance does Dr. Sara Ptasnik accept?

Dr. Ptasnik is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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