SCOTT SANDS MD
NPI 1992364848
Internal Medicine in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Scott Sands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Sands is 1992364848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2019.

Q: What is Scott Sands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Sands was last updated on June 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since June 12, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.24/100

CMS Quality Rating

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(884) 763-0202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Scott Sands Md NPPES

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

SCOTT SANDS MD (NPI 1992364848) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL82700) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992364848

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameSCOTT SANDSCredential: MD

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908

Mailing Address1475 Milldam PassJohns Island, SC 29455-8250 · (225) 810-1750

Phone(884) 763-0202

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2019

✔ NPI 1992364848 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · LL82700

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherLL82700SC · Limited Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.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

Scott 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 ID2163753161

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220826001204

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Scott Sands reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC

0.2 mi

Hospitalist

316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
281 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144877655 (800) 923-2247

East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

629 mi

Internal Medicine

LCMC PAYOR ENROLLMENT, 1100 POYDRAS ST, SUITE 2500
New Orleans, LA 70163

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
313 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922293372 (504) 527-9953

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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

240 services235 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

143 services58 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

107 services54 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190176

Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420065

Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420087

Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County

Emergency services

Mount Pleasant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420104

Location3510 Highway 17 North Suite 140Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 · Charleston County

Emergency services

Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Summerville, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420110

Location300 Callen BlvdSummerville, SC 29486 · Dorchester County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.24/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.04

Cost

59.51

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

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 suppliers15 claims15 services$60.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$30.87 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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