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SANDRA H NIXON MD
NPI 1720664667
Emergency Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since March 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4815 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-4600(915) 545-7338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2026, Jul 11, 2024, Mar 22, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Sandra H Nixon Md NPPES

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

SANDRA H NIXON MD (NPI 1720664667) is an individual emergency medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (W5901) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Virginia Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Charlottesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720664667
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSANDRA H NIXONCredential: MD
Location Address4815 ALAMEDA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2705
Mailing Address5130 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX 79905-1608 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386
Fax(915) 545-7338
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine, GreenvilleGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2026
NPI 1720664667 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · W5901 Licensed in VA · 0101282169
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License W5901 (TX)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sandra Alison Hedrick

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908-1200 · Phone (434) 924-2231 · Fax (434) 924-9295

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

Sandra H Nixon 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 ID2062943376
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240926004010
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
58 services56 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
29 services28 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlottesville, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number490009
Location1215 Lee StreetCharlottesville, VA 22908 · Charlottesville City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 (Acute Care)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Registered Nurse
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
General Acute Care Hospital
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Women's Health)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Internal Medicine
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905

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 Sandra Nixon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandra Nixon is 1720664667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2021. The provider is also known as Sandra Alison Hedrick.

Where is Sandra Nixon located?

Sandra Nixon practices at 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-4600.

What is Sandra Nixon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Sandra Nixon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandra Nixon 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 Sandra Nixon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sandra Nixon is affiliated with University Of Virginia Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandra Nixon was last updated on July 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 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.