Sarah Whitney Laponsa, PA-C
Sarah Whitney Laponsa is a Physician Assistant based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sarah Whitney Laponsa, PA-C has been part of the Ann Arbor medical community since 2014 in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ann Arbor area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1161dNPPES updated 2023-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.09%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
14.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
131
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
518
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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.
Board certified · Mar 19, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Sarah Whitney Laponsa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Whitney Laponsa for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Ann Arbor 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 Whitney Laponsa
Dr. Laponsa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 936-7175.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah Whitney Laponsa
Practice Location
325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3364
Mailing Address
3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633
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