DEAN PRESTON SANDIFER MD
NPI 1396719365
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Lakeland, FL

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, ATTN: MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE, LAKELAND, FL 33805(863) 680-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dean Preston Sandifer Md NPPES

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

DEAN PRESTON SANDIFER MD (NPI 1396719365) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME69779) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396719365
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDEAN PRESTON SANDIFERCredential: MD
Location Address1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, ATTN: MEDICAL STAFF OFFICELakeland, FL 33805-4543
Mailing Address1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Attn: Medical Staff OfficeLakeland, FL 33805-4543 · (863) 680-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1396719365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME69779
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME69779 (FL)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid250813300FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dean Preston Sandifer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113020579
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070306000214
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
92 services47 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
22 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100157
Location1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33805 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

80.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.29
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.85

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Emergency Medicine
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Nurse Practitioner
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Emergency Medicine
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Pharmacist
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805

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 Dean Sandifer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Sandifer is 1396719365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Dean Sandifer located?

Dean Sandifer practices at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Attn: Medical Staff Office, Lakeland, FL 33805. The listed phone number is (863) 680-7000.

What is Dean Sandifer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Dean Sandifer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dean Sandifer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Dean Sandifer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dean Sandifer is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dean Sandifer was last updated on May 31, 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.