CHRISTOPHER W SANDS MD
NPI 1831170448
Hospitalist in Memphis, TN

Q: What is Christopher Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Sands is 1831170448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Sands was last updated on May 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since November 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1265 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 516-1489(901) 516-1487 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Christopher W Sands Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER W SANDS MD (NPI 1831170448) is an individual hospitalist provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (27871) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831170448

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER W SANDSCredential: MD

Location Address1265 UNION AVEMemphis, TN 38104-3415

Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655

Phone(901) 516-1489

Fax(901) 516-1487

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2024

✔ NPI 1831170448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 27871

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 27871 (TN)

1265 UNION AVE, Memphis, TN 38104

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Other Identifiers 1

Other3081758TN · Blue Cross

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher W Sands 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 ID244263465

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050916000734

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 8

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, 30-39 minutes 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.

1,092 services609 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

576 services576 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 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.

470 services374 patients

Annual depression screening, 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

290 services290 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.

105 services104 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

83 services74 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440049

Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

17 suppliers31 claims112 services$5.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$45.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers22 claims22 services$16.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$921.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers23 claims23 services$84.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$22.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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