Sara Astarita Callahan, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sara Astarita Callahan is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Charlestown, MA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 724-8135Charlestown, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sara Astarita Callahan, FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Charlestown, MA in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 784 Nurse Practitioner providers in MASee all Nurse Practitioner in Charlestown9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 2609dNPPES updated 2019-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

73 High St, Charlestown, MA 02129-3026

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.9%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

118

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

218

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $32k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Tobacco Use Disorder
24%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 9 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8 Gracie Ln, Swampscott, MA 01907-2357

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Sara Astarita Callahan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Astarita Callahan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlestown required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sara Astarita Callahan

Dr. Callahan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlestown, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 724-8135.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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