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DR. ANDREW K. SANDS M.D.
NPI 1598730178
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in New York, NY

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
170 W 12TH ST, SPELLMAN 7, NEW YORK, NY 10011(212) 604-6266(212) 604-6287 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Andrew K. Sands M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW K. SANDS M.D. (NPI 1598730178) is an individual foot and ankle surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (166721) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598730178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0004X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW K. SANDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address170 W 12TH ST, SPELLMAN 7New York, NY 10011-8202
Mailing Address170 W 12th St, Spellman 7New York, NY 10011-8202 · (212) 604-6266 · Fax (212) 604-6287
Fax(212) 604-6287
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1598730178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0004X
License Licensed in NY · 166721
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
170 W 12TH ST, New York, NY 10011

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01523546NY

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

Dr. Andrew K. 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 ID5597677666
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031105000703
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
55 services30 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
18 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York 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.

Internal Medicine
170 W 12TH ST, MEDICINE/GENERAL MEDICINE
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Surgery
170 W 12TH ST, CARDIO/SURGERY
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
170 W 12TH ST, SPELLMAN 7
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
170 W 12TH ST, NURSES RESIDENCE 5 TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Internal Medicine
170 W 12TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10011
General Practice
170 W 12TH ST, MEDICINE/ GENERAL
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Obstetrics & Gynecology
170 W 12TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10011
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
170 W 12TH ST, SPELLMAN 691
NEW YORK, NY 10011

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 Andrew Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Sands is 1598730178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Andrew Sands located?

Andrew Sands practices at 170 W 12th St Spellman 7, New York, NY 10011. The listed phone number is (212) 604-6266.

What is Andrew Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XX0004X.

Is Andrew Sands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew 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.

Is Andrew Sands affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Sands is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Sands was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.