Physician Profile
Sara S. Pinkel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pinkel
Based in San Jose, CA, Sara S. Pinkel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Sara graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Sara cared for 42 Medicare patients across 46 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 2 views and screening mammography.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (408) 885-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 TULLY RD TULLY INTERNAL MED CLINIC
San Jose, CA 95111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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
Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
46 services · 42 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
29 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in San Jose 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pinkel's specialty?
Dr. Pinkel is an internist in San Jose, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pinkel?
Dr. Pinkel is listed at 500 Tully Rd Tully Internal Med Clinic, San Jose, CA 95111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pinkel?
The number on file is (408) 885-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pinkel's NPI number?
Dr. Pinkel's National Provider Identifier is 1629138474. 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
What is Dr. Pinkel's medical education?
Dr. Pinkel attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pinkel been practicing?
Dr. Pinkel has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pinkel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pinkel performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and screening mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pinkel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pinkel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.