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ALAN NEIL SANDS O.D.
NPI 1275684409
Optometrist in Boise, ID

Active since January 15, 2007
8641 W FRANKLIN RD, BOISE, ID 83709(562) 861-0444(562) 923-1484 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Alan Neil Sands O.d. NPPES

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

ALAN NEIL SANDS O.D. (NPI 1275684409) is an individual optometrist in Boise, Idaho, licensed in California (6340T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275684409
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameALAN NEIL SANDSCredential: O.D.
Location Address8641 W FRANKLIN RDBoise, ID 83709-0632
Mailing Address8641 W Franklin RdBoise, ID 83709-0632 · (208) 378-8989
Phone(562) 861-0444
Fax(562) 923-1484
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1275684409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 6340T✔ Licensed in ID · ODP-100504
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
8641 W FRANKLIN RD, Boise, ID 83709
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NATHAN TURNWALD OD
Optometrist
8641 W FRANKLIN RD
BOISE, ID 83709
Ada County (208) 378-8989
DR. JOSHUA CLARK DALLEY OD
Optometrist
8641 W FRANKLIN RD
BOISE, ID 83709
Ada County (208) 378-8989
DR. TERRY N MARQUARDT O.D.
Optometrist
8641 W FRANKLIN RD, FRANKLIN TOWNE PLAZA IV
BOISE, ID 83709
Ada County (208) 378-8989
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Technician/Technologist (Optician)
8641 W FRANKLIN RD
BOISE, ID 83709
Ada County (208) 378-8989
ERIK T THOMPSON O.D.
Optometrist
8641 W FRANKLIN RD
BOISE, ID 83709
Ada County (208) 378-9225

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What is Alan Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Sands is 1275684409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Where is Alan Sands located?

Alan Sands practices at 8641 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83709. The listed phone number is (562) 861-0444.

What is Alan Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Alan Sands accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Alan Sands as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alan Sands was last updated on July 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.