Sarah Barnes

Medical Physician Assistant

(952) 432-6161Apple Valley, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah Barnes specializes in medical, serving patients in Apple Valley, MN in independent practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 73 Physician Assistant providers in MNSee all Physician Assistant in Apple Valley7+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 2295dNPPES updated 2020-01-23 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

14655 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124-8602

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

83.53/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

175

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

272

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

391

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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. Board certified · Jan 22, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7836 Painted Sky Ct, Prior Lake, MN 55372-6007

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Sarah Barnes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Barnes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Apple Valley 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 Sarah Barnes

Dr. Barnes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Apple Valley, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 432-6161.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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