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DR. JOHN MICHAEL SANDS MD, DDS
NPI 1407376379
Surgery in Sayre, PA

Active since June 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2023, Jan 2, 2019, Jun 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. John Michael Sands Md, Dds NPPES

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

DR. JOHN MICHAEL SANDS MD, DDS (NPI 1407376379) is an individual surgery provider in Sayre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD481118) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Packer Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407376379
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN MICHAEL SANDSCredential: MD, DDS
Location Address1 GUTHRIE SQSayre, PA 18840-1625
Mailing Address1567 Queen Esther DrSayre, PA 18840-9380 · (408) 438-8303
Phone(570) 887-2418
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1407376379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD481118
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License DS041890 (PA)
Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X · License DS041890 (PA)
Also ListedOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 204E00000X · License MD481118 (PA)
1 GUTHRIE SQ, Sayre, PA 18840
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12990 Eastern BlvdYork, PA 17402-2910 · Phone (717) 755-9695 · Fax (717) 757-2274

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Michael Sands Md, Dds 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 ID7618331190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230918000506
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Robert Packer Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sayre, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390079
LocationOne Guthrie SquareSayre, PA 18840 · Bradford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18840 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

DR. DANIELLE LYNNETTE TERRY
Psychologist
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-5858
DR. PHILLIP LUNSFORD MD
Emergency Medicine
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-5858
MRS. MELISSA FOX OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 887-4801
DR. PREMJEET SINGH DHILLON MD
Internal Medicine
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-6666
WILLIAM HUNTER EDWARDS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-6666
DONNA L TAMKIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-5858
DR. BRUCE C SLAGLE M.D.
Hospitalist
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-5858
MS. EMILY S. OBERST PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 GUTHRIE SQ
SAYRE, PA 18840
Bradford County (570) 888-5858

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 Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Sands is 1407376379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2017.

Where is John Sands located?

John Sands practices at 1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 18840. The listed phone number is (570) 887-2418.

What is John Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Sands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Sands 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.

What insurance does John Sands accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list John 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.

Is John Sands affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Sands is affiliated with Robert Packer Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Sands was last updated on July 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.