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DR. ROBERT EDWARD SANDS MD
NPI 1013004662
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Tacoma, WA

Active since October 06, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 29, 2027
3609 SO 19TH ST, ROBERT E SANDS MD, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 752-6056(253) 759-7129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Edward Sands Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ROBERT EDWARD SANDS MD (NPI 1013004662) is an individual psychiatry provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (25200M00015092) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through October 29, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013004662
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT EDWARD SANDSCredential: MD
Location Address3609 SO 19TH ST, ROBERT E SANDS MDTacoma, WA 98405
Mailing Address3609 So 19th St, Robert E Sands MdTacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 752-6056 · Fax (253) 759-7129
Phone(253) 752-6056
Fax(253) 759-7129
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1013004662 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 25200M00015092
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3609 SO 19TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 2

Other200227State Provider #
OtherT64237Tin

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Robert Edward Sands Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 29, 2015 through October 29, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 29, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 29, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$172.80 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $43.20 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Sands is 1013004662. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Robert Sands located?

Robert Sands practices at 3609 So 19th St Robert E Sands MD, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 752-6056.

What is Robert Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Robert Sands enrolled in Medicare?

No. Robert Sands has opted out of Medicare through October 29, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Sands was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.