Sarah E Panzer, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

(608) 270-5600Fitchburg, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah E Panzer, MD has been part of the Fitchburg medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 2007), she has been practicing for over 19 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 66 Internal Medicine providers in WISee all Internal Medicine in Fitchburg19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1922dNPPES updated 2021-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713-3125

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

88.6%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin

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

Medicare Patients

142

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

54

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

264

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $61k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+20%)42%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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

$407 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 E Panzer's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. Board certified · Feb 2, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sarah E Panzer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah E Panzer for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Fitchburg 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 E Panzer

Dr. Panzer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fitchburg, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 270-5600.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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