DENNIS E. SANDS M.D.
NPI 1972585677
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Alton, IL

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, ALTON, IL 62002(618) 462-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dennis E. Sands M.d. NPPES

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

DENNIS E. SANDS M.D. (NPI 1972585677) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Alton, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-141850) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972585677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS E. SANDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAYAlton, IL 62002-4569
Mailing Address2 Saint Anthonys WayAlton, IL 62002-4569 · (618) 462-2222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2016
NPI 1972585677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 036-141850 Licensed in OH · 35-086652 Licensed in WI · 42944
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, Alton, IL 62002

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN0356 68-086WI
Medicare UPING96717
Medicaid1972585677WI
Medicare PIN035668086WI

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

Dennis E. 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 ID4486687076
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161102002419
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

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 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.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alton, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140052
LocationSt Anthony's WayAlton, IL 62002 · Madison County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62002 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
$131.14 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $173.35
Typical copayment $32.78 (range $14.07 – $43.33)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.42 typical visit price
range $17.51 – $139.99
Typical copayment $17.60 (range $4.37 – $34.99)
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.

Internal Medicine
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, SUITE 205
ALTON, IL 62002
Otolaryngology
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, SUITE 305
ALTON, IL 62002
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, SUITE 305
ALTON, IL 62002
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
ALTON, IL 62002
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
ALTON, IL 62002
Physician Assistant
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, SUITE 305
ALTON, IL 62002
Family Medicine
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY, SUITE 205
ALTON, IL 62002
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
ALTON, IL 62002

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 Dennis Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Sands is 1972585677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Where is Dennis Sands located?

Dennis Sands practices at 2 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, IL 62002. The listed phone number is (618) 462-2222.

What is Dennis Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Dennis Sands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis 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 Dennis Sands affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Sands is affiliated with Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Sands was last updated on November 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.