Dr. Sarah Lijea Yong , MD
General Practice • Gainesville, FL
1621 Ne Waldo Rd
Gainesville, FL 326093900
This profile restates public CMS/NPPES data; T-MedInfo gives no medical advice — consult a licensed professional, and call 911 for emergencies.
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NPI assigned on June 26, 2012; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 1,140 Original Medicare Part B services in 2020.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2020:
- 99214 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 150 service units.
- 99213 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 121 service units.
- 36415 — Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample: 106 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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See all 30 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 2,845 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Levothyroxine Sodium — 151 prescription fills, including refills.
- Pantoprazole Sodium — 138 prescription fills, including refills.
- Lorazepam — 134 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 84 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Part D prescriptions than 70% of clinicians listed under General Practice in Gainesville, FL (2024, 15 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,562. Middle half: 66 to 3,385.
Close to the middle for Part D prescriptions among clinicians listed under General Practice in Florida (2024, 1,276 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 2,849. Middle half: 518 to 6,924.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 259 in 2017 to 1,140 in 2020.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2017–2020.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1621 Ne Waldo Rd
Gainesville, FL 326093900
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
What Public CMS Data Show
General Practice: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $43,483 in 2020
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2020. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020.
Paid by Medicare
About $35,288 in 2020
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2020, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020.
30-day fills
2,861 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$330,846 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $99.35 across 4 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $99.35 across 4 records.
Reporting-company totals
- UCB, Inc.: $38.49 across 2 records.
- SK Life Science, Inc.: $30.91 across 1 record.
- JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.: $29.95 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
NPI first issued
2012
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Yong has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Yong as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Gainesville and Florida
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
More Part D prescriptions than 70% of clinicians listed under General Practice in Gainesville, FL (2024, 15 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,562. Middle half: 66 to 3,385.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under General Practice in Florida (2024, 1,276 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 2,849. Middle half: 518 to 6,924.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 85% of clinicians listed under General Practice in Gainesville, FL (2024, 15 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $128,845. Middle half: $10,751 to $272,325.
A higher Part D drug cost than 65% of clinicians listed under General Practice in Florida (2024, 1,276 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $166,180. Middle half: $16,824 to $452,832.
Medicare Part B
Comparisons use 2024 data. The latest CMS data for Dr. Yong are from 2020.
36 active clinicians are listed under General Practice with a practice address in Gainesville, FL (2,293 in Florida).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Gainesville
5.6% of these 36 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
27.8% of these 36 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 340% from 259 in 2017 to 1,140 in 2020.
- 2017: 259
- 2018: 211
- 2019: 122
- 2020: 1,140
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 470% from $7,635 in 2017 to $43,483 in 2020.
- 2017: $7,635
- 2018: $5,449
- 2019: $5,786
- 2020: $43,483
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 414% from $6,871 in 2017 to $35,288 in 2020.
- 2017: $6,871
- 2018: $4,690
- 2019: $4,610
- 2020: $35,288
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions decreased 17% from 3,430 in 2020 to 2,845 in 2024.
- 2020: 3,430
- 2021: 884
- 2022: 617
- 2023: 765
- 2024: 2,845
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30-day fills
30-day fills decreased 45% from 5,184 in 2020 to 2,861 in 2024.
- 2020: 5,184
- 2021: 1,262
- 2022: 733
- 2023: 826
- 2024: 2,861
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 83% from $180,664 in 2020 to $330,846 in 2024.
- 2020: $180,664
- 2021: $60,696
- 2022: $32,257
- 2023: $40,530
- 2024: $330,846
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) went from $14.50 in 2021 to $99.35 in 2025.
- 2021: $14.50
- 2022: $1,247.03
- 2023: $348.33
- 2024: $21.56
- 2025: $99.35
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2020), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2025): fewer than 11 records totaling $99.35.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| SK Life Science, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $30.91 |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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EPIDIOLEX | General | $29.95 |
| UCB, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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Fintepla | General | $22.21 |
| UCB, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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Fintepla | General | $16.28 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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150 | 110 | $165.00 | $105.25 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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121 | 105 | $110.00 | $74.69 |
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36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
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106 | 71 | $20.00 | $2.99 |
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85025
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
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76 | 59 | $15.23 | $7.74 |
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80048
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
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56 | 45 | $20.56 | $8.41 |
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81000
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated
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47 | 40 | $10.00 | $4.01 |
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84443
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh)
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47 | 44 | $36.53 | $16.74 |
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80061
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
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38 | 37 | $26.66 | $13.36 |
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83721
Ldl cholesterol level
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36 | 35 | $20.00 | $10.49 |
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80076
Liver function blood test panel
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31 | 28 | $20.93 | $8.12 |
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99442
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
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31 | 28 | $110.00 | $75.19 |
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G0008
Administration of influenza virus vaccine
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31 | 31 | $40.00 | $16.04 |
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80053
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
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30 | 29 | $20.00 | $10.55 |
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93000
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
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27 | 27 | $30.00 | $16.98 |
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82607
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level
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26 | 25 | $30.00 | $15.05 |
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82043
Urine microalbumin (protein) level
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24 | 21 | $14.88 | $5.75 |
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82570
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury
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24 | 21 | $14.79 | $5.15 |
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96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
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23 | 15 | $35.00 | $14.09 |
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99211
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
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23 | 18 | $35.00 | $22.64 |
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85610
Blood test, clotting time
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21 | 16 | $10.00 | $4.27 |
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90653
Influenza vaccine, inactivated
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21 | 21 | $90.00 | $56.70 |
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83021
Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, chromatography
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20 | 16 | $35.00 | $17.97 |
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84439
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free
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20 | 20 | $21.81 | $8.98 |
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G0439
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
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20 | 20 | $150.00 | $115.11 |
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99441
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes
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19 | 18 | $70.00 | $44.46 |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2020; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 151 | 4,106 | $1,514.08 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 138 | 2,283 | $4,040.31 | 12 |
| Lorazepam | Lorazepam | 134 | 2,540 | $1,992.02 | 22 |
| Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine | 106 | 2,964 | $3,559.71 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate | Albuterol Sulfate | 102 | 1,479 | $5,433.28 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 91 | 2,510 | $493.26 | 11 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 84 | 1,425 | $82.77 | — |
| Ipratropium-Albuterol | Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate | 83 | 1,046 | $4,855.61 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | Azithromycin | 78 | 951 | $3,288.14 | — |
| Levetiracetam | Levetiracetam | 78 | 1,786 | $6,376.15 | — |
| Baclofen | Baclofen | 65 | 1,750 | $17,908.69 | — |
| Lacosamide | Lacosamide | 62 | 1,802 | $15,828.03 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 | 1,688 | $1,008.66 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | Montelukast Sodium | 61 | 1,693 | $1,252.98 | — |
| Clonazepam | Clonazepam | 55 | 1,650 | $798.18 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Metoprolol Tartrate | 54 | 1,010 | $1,279.27 | — |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 51 | 1,393 | $372.11 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 51 | 1,528 | $1,262.79 | 20 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Methenamine Hippurate | 50 | 1,385 | $4,073.44 | — |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 46 | 1,230 | $606.96 | — |
| Valproic Acid | Valproic Acid (As Sodium Salt) | 46 | 1,032 | $3,515.17 | — |
| Zenpep | Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 45 | 530 | $3,445.87 | 13 |
| Alprazolam | Alprazolam | 44 | 44 | $30.90 | 15 |
| Viokace | Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 42 | 520 | $6,668.44 | 16 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Hydralazine Hcl | 37 | 983 | $734.82 | — |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2023-08-14NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - FAMILY PRACTICE
I20160215001006
FL
9931343597
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 1621 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326093900 (Tel: 3529555540)
Registered at 1621 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326093900 (Tel: 3529555540)
Family Medicine (license number reported to NPPES: MO 2012019694)
Registered at 706 S BLUFORD AVE, OCOEE, FL 347612972 (Tel: 4076541444)
Registered at 706 S BLUFORD AVE, OCOEE, FL 347612972 (Tel: 4076541444)
General Practice (license number reported to NPPES: FL ME125201)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 212 SOUTH FLORIDA STREET, BUSHNELL, FL 335136703 (Tel: 3527932441)
Registered at 212 SOUTH FLORIDA STREET, BUSHNELL, FL 335136703 (Tel: 3527932441)
Recorded as SARAH YONG, M.D.
Family Medicine (license number reported to NPPES: MO 2012019694)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other General Practices in Gainesville
- Dr. Elias Martinez, MD
- Dr. Jose Pinero Peraza, MD
- Dr. Ernesto Lamadrid, MD
- Dr. Isabel Rodriguez, MD
- Dr. Marinette Gonzalez Morales, MD
- Dr. Mateusz Lapucha, MD
Mailing Address
1621 Ne Waldo Rd
Gainesville, FL 326093900
Phone: 3529555540