Individual provider

Sara Holmes, MD

Nephrology Physician Medicare enrolled

Sara Holmes, MD is a Nephrology Physician in Novato, CA, registered under NPI 1801174479.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 97 SAN MARIN DR, Novato, CA 94945. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD600004898 DC Nephrology Physician primary
MD443610 PA Nephrology Physician
A133361 CA Nephrology Physician

Licences are recorded in 3 states: DC, PA, CA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Nephrology
PAC ID
8426229972
Enrollment ID
I20150526001126

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Nephrology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 3 states

This provider holds licences in 3 states: California, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. The practice address on file is in Novato, CA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California practice address
Licence
A133361
Specialty
Nephrology Physician
Verify with the CA board →
DC District of Columbia
Licence
MD600004898
Specialty
Nephrology Physician
Verify with the DC board →
PA Pennsylvania
Licence
MD443610
Specialty
Nephrology Physician
Verify with the PA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Nephrology covers

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RN0300X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Nephrology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology MD600004898 DC primary
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology MD443610 PA
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology A133361 CA

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1801174479 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 29, 2011
Last updatedNov 5, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 97 SAN MARIN DR
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 899-7880
Fax (415) 899-7815
This record was updated on Nov 5, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1801174479 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 0 1 1 7 4 4 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 0 1 2 7 8 4 5

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1801174479?
NPI 1801174479 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Sara Holmes, MD in Novato, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Nephrology cover?
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
How do I contact Sara Holmes, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (415) 899-7880, last updated Nov 5, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Sara Holmes, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1801174479 a valid number?
Yes. 1801174479 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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