MR. DAVID ALEXANDER SANDS LCSW
NPI 1578277174
Social Worker - Clinical in Austin, TX

Active since January 09, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44, AUSTIN, TX 78731(512) 956-6463(866) 653-5142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2025, Jan 9, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mr. David Alexander Sands Lcsw NPPES

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

MR. DAVID ALEXANDER SANDS LCSW (NPI 1578277174) is an individual clinical provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (66630) and active in the NPI registry since January 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578277174
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. DAVID ALEXANDER SANDSCredential: LCSW
Location Address1500 W 38TH ST STE 44Austin, TX 78731-6319
Mailing Address6627 Valleyside RdAustin, TX 78731-3161 · (936) 689-7411
Fax(866) 653-5142
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2025
NPI 1578277174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License Licensed in TX · 66630
Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

1500 W 38TH ST STE 44, Austin, TX 78731

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mr. Alex Sands Lcsw

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. David Alexander Sands Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78731 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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 8

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

Psychologist (Counseling)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychologist (Clinical)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychologist
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychologist
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Social Worker (Clinical)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Social Worker (Clinical)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Counselor (Mental Health)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Counselor (Professional)
1500 W 38TH ST STE 44
AUSTIN, TX 78731

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 Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Sands is 1578277174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2023. The provider is also known as Mr. Alex Sands Lcsw.

Where is David Sands located?

David Sands practices at 1500 W 38th St Ste 44, Austin, TX 78731. The listed phone number is (512) 956-6463.

What is David Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is David Sands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Sands is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does David Sands accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list David 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 David Sands was last updated on November 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.