Sara Utzschneider, APRN
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Sara Utzschneider is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Amherst, MA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Sara Utzschneider, APRN in person in Amherst or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1136dNPPES updated 2023-04-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
31 Hall Dr. Valley Medical Group, Pc-Amherst Medical Center, Amherst, MA 01002
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.69%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
369
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
441
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,550
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $479k
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.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Yale School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 9, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Virtual Adult Health Care With Sara Utzschneider
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Utzschneider for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Amherst 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 Utzschneider
Dr. Utzschneider is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Amherst, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 256-8561.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sara Utzschneider
Practice Location
31 Hall Dr. Valley Medical Group, Pc-Amherst Medical Center, Amherst, MA 01002
Mailing Address
31 Hall Dr. Valley Medical Group, Pc-Amherst Medical Center, Amherst, MA 01002
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