Physician Profile
Kenneth K. Sakata, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sakata
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Kenneth K. Sakata, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care medicine. Kenneth graduated from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2009. Kenneth is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 1,136 Medicare patients across 1,233 services. The services billed most often include biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe, computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope, and irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (480) 301-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13400 E SHEA BLVD
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
- Heat stroke
- Smoke Inhalation
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Severe Allergic Shock
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
- Emergency surgical airway
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,233 services · 1,136 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
174 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
163 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
161 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
141 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
56 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
50 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
44 | More often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
42 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, each additional lobe | Procedure | 31632 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional services for outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation, per session | Treatment | 94625 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other critical care physicians at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other critical care physicians in Scottsdale 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kenneth K. Sakata specialize in?
Kenneth K. Sakata is a critical care physician in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Critical Care Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Kenneth K. Sakata located?
Kenneth K. Sakata is listed at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth K. Sakata's phone number?
The number on file is (480) 301-8000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth K. Sakata's NPI number?
Kenneth K. Sakata's National Provider Identifier is 1811122666. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Kenneth K. Sakata train?
Kenneth K. Sakata attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kenneth K. Sakata been practicing?
Kenneth K. Sakata has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kenneth K. Sakata do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth K. Sakata performs procedures including biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe, computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope and irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope; provides treatments such as professional services for outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation, per session, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kenneth K. Sakata confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth K. Sakata. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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