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DR. STEVEN B SANDLER M.D.
NPI 1780679522
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Albany, NY

Active since September 19, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 28, 2028
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 262-5756(518) 262-6111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Steven B Sandler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN B SANDLER M.D. (NPI 1780679522) is an individual psychiatry provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (157242-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through April 28, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780679522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN B SANDLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address47 NEW SCOTLAND AVEAlbany, NY 12208-3412
Mailing Address47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208-3412 · (518) 262-5756 · Fax (518) 262-6111
Fax(518) 262-6111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1780679522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in NY · 157242-1
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 157242-1 (NY)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, Albany, NY 12208

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00848682NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Steven B Sandler M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 28, 2026 through April 28, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 28, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 28, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 20

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

Psychiatric Hospital
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Physician Assistant (Medical)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ALBANY, NY 12208
Physician Assistant
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Surgery
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Nurse Practitioner
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, RADIOLOGY DEPT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Emergency Medicine
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ALBANY, NY 12208

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 Steven Sandler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Sandler is 1780679522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2005.

Where is Steven Sandler located?

Steven Sandler practices at 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 262-5756.

What is Steven Sandler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Steven Sandler enrolled in Medicare?

No. Steven Sandler has opted out of Medicare through April 28, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Sandler 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 41 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.