DR. KARL ALAN SANDERS M.D.
NPI 1871682542
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 FOOTHILL BLVD, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148(801) 582-1565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Karl Alan Sanders M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARL ALAN SANDERS M.D. (NPI 1871682542) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (264335-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871682542
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARL ALAN SANDERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 FOOTHILL BLVDSalt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
Mailing Address724 8th AveSalt Lake City, UT 84103-3605 · (801) 913-5795
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1989
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1871682542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 264335-1205
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
500 FOOTHILL BLVD, Salt Lake City, UT 84148

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karl Alan Sanders 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 ID1153771001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231219002059
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karl Sanders reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sports Medicine
555 FOOTHILL DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
402 services329 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
368 services335 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727
This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.
363 services330 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
86 services86 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Intermountain Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Murray, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460010
Location5121 South Cottonwood StreetMurray, UT 84107 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84148 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

Internal Medicine
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148
Physician Assistant (Medical)
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148
Dentist (General Practice)
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148
Internal Medicine
500 FOOTHILL BLVD, MAILCODE 110
SLC, UT 84148
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148
Pharmacist
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SLC, UT 84148
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84148
Pharmacist
500 FOOTHILL BLVD
SLC, UT 84148

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 Karl Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Sanders is 1871682542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Karl Sanders located?

Karl Sanders practices at 500 Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. The listed phone number is (801) 582-1565.

What is Karl Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Karl Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Sanders 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karl Sanders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karl Sanders reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Utah Adult Services (Salt Lake City, UT). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karl Sanders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karl Sanders accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah list Karl Sanders 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.

Is Karl Sanders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karl Sanders is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics and Intermountain Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Sanders was last updated on March 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.