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KARA ANNE SANDS M.D.
NPI 1457512717
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Sep 3, 2020, May 22, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kara Anne Sands M.d. NPPES

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

KARA ANNE SANDS M.D. (NPI 1457512717) is an individual neurology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (51877) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457512717
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameKARA ANNE SANDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259
Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452 · (480) 301-8000
Phone(480) 301-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1457512717 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 51877✔ Licensed in AL · 30011✔ Licensed in MO · 2017040022✔ Licensed in AL · MD.30011✔ Licensed in MN · 63025✔ Licensed in NV · 16934✔ Licensed in IA · MD-44747✔ Licensed in FL · ME134298✔ Licensed in WI · 6844820
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Vascular NeurologyTaxonomy 2084V0102X · License 2084N0400X (AZ)
13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 1st St SWROCHESTER, MN 55905-0001 · Phone (507) 284-2511
Location 21813 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1920 · Phone (205) 975-7571 · Fax (205) 975-6785

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Kara Anne Sands M.d. 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 ID5496991184
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130715000096
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
30 services30 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

78.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.05
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.56

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.

AMITKUMAR MEHTA MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
DR. DEBJIT SAHA MBBS
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
MICHAL REID M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
DR. DANIEL MARK FRENDL MD, PHD
Urology
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
BRETT THEODORE TOLPA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
GINA MUNSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
DR. CATALINA NICOLE FLORES MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000
NICOLE WARRINGTON MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Maricopa County (480) 301-8000

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 Kara Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Sands is 1457512717. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2008.

Where is Kara Sands located?

Kara Sands practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. The listed phone number is (480) 301-8000.

What is Kara Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Kara Sands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara 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 Kara Sands accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Medica and 1 other insurer list Kara 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 Kara Sands was last updated on February 1, 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.