DR. DAVID JAMES SANDNESS MD
NPI 1457970402
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Rochester, NY

Active since April 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD, ROCHESTER, NY 14618(585) 275-2530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Jun 15, 2020, Apr 10, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. David James Sandness Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID JAMES SANDNESS MD (NPI 1457970402) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (330574) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457970402
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID JAMES SANDNESSCredential: MD
Location Address4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVDRochester, NY 14618-5647
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave Box 278984Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 275-2530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1457970402 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 330574
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD, Rochester, NY 14618

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David James Sandness 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 ID6204250616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260602002257
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show David Sandness reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
625 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 683
Rochester, NY 14620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,624 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurology
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 278984
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 211 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
196 NORTH ST
Geneva, NY 14456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
418 N MAIN ST
Penn Yan, NY 14527
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital
  • Also billed through NPI 1215044516 (New York)
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
17 LANSING ST
Auburn, NY 13021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 277 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
17 LANSING STREET, ATTN: C. MCLOUD
Auburn, NY 13021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD, SUITE 250
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Physician Assistant
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD, SUITE 140
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Occupational Therapist
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD, SUITE 140
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
Physician Assistant
4901 LAC DE VILLE BLVD
ROCHESTER, NY 14618

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 David Sandness's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Sandness is 1457970402. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2020.

Where is David Sandness located?

David Sandness practices at 4901 Lac De Ville Blvd, Rochester, NY 14618. The listed phone number is (585) 275-2530.

What is David Sandness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is David Sandness enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Sandness 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for David Sandness's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Sandness reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: University Of Rochester (Rochester, NY), U Of R Neurology Department (Rochester, NY), Geneva General Hospital Inc (Geneva, NY), Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital (Penn Yan, NY), Auburn Community Hospital (Auburn, NY) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for David Sandness's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is David Sandness affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Sandness is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Sandness was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.