Sarah Knauf, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Knauf is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Shelton, CT with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 929-7331Shelton, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah Knauf, APRN has practiced nursing for 8+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2018 — over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.27/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 358 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in Shelton8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1537dNPPES updated 2022-03-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

110 Commerce Dr, Shelton, CT 06484-6244

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

97.27/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.35%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

1.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

152

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

267

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,480

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $562k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+17%)30%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+12%)30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$879 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Sarah Knauf's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 7, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450675

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Virtual Nursing Care With Sarah Knauf

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

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

Dr. Knauf is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shelton, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 929-7331.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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