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Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD

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Specializes in: Cytopathology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2002)

3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD is a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC specializing in cytopathology. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

Office Locations

3400 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

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Duke Health

3643 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-4000

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4101 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

slide consultation

In 2023, Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD performed more slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cytology

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

By Affordability:

second opinions

slide consultation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD performed more cytology, and non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for second opinions, and slide consultation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	118
cytology	164
lab tests	223
second opinions	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were consultation, lab tests, cytology and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
consultation	183
cytology	175
diagnostic procedures	12
lab tests	180
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
second opinions	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	42
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	93
cytology	137
lab tests	124
second opinions	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	113
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	31
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were cytology, consultation, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
consultation	110
cytology	181
diagnostic procedures	17
lab tests	41
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
second opinions	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	742

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	296
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	50
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were cytology, consultation, lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
consultation	97
cytology	187
diagnostic procedures	12
lab tests	65
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
second opinions	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	131
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	36
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	57
cytology	132
lab tests	103
second opinions	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	29
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	102
cytology	161
lab tests	264
second opinions	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	15
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	142
cytology	149
lab tests	218
second opinions	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	30
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2020 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	49
cytology	159
lab tests	240
second opinions	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	23
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	79
cytology	149
lab tests	300
second opinions	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	31
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	58
cytology	87
lab tests	327
second opinions	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	97
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	19
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Raleigh, NC were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

aspiration	13
consultation	98
cytology	152
diagnostic procedures	13
lab tests	189
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
second opinions	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	118
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	369
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	27
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	260

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	36

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2002. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pathology, Cytopathology - Subspecialty and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2002)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Cytopathology - Subspecialty

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

Medicare Part B

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Gateway Health Alliance

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sarah M. Bean, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$3,000 Exjade $3,000
EISAI INC.	$1,884 Halaven $1,884

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,884

Biography

Dr. Sarah Bean, who practices in Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC, is a medical specialist in cytopathology. She appears to be in-network for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, Dr. Bean attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Bean is affiliated with Duke Health.