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DR. JOHN PETTEY SANDIFER MD
NPI 1275630782
Orthopaedic Surgery in Natchitoches, LA

Active since September 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
213 SOUTH DRIVE, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457(318) 352-6120(318) 352-6061 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. John Pettey Sandifer Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN PETTEY SANDIFER MD (NPI 1275630782) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Natchitoches, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (06233R) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275630782
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN PETTEY SANDIFERCredential: MD
Location Address213 SOUTH DRIVENatchitoches, LA 71457
Mailing Address3444 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301-3615 · (318) 473-9556 · Fax (318) 441-8339
Phone(318) 352-6120
Fax(318) 352-6061
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2017
✔ NPI 1275630782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 06233R
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
213 SOUTH DRIVE, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1334707LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified55699
Medicare UPINB65826

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Pettey Sandifer Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71457 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
33%738 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
17%414 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 74% · 160 patients
99%160 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%513 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 182 patients
0%182 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 John Sandifer's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Sandifer is 1275630782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Where is John Sandifer located?

John Sandifer practices at 213 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The listed phone number is (318) 352-6120.

What is John Sandifer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is John Sandifer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Sandifer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Sandifer was last updated on January 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.