Robert Sands, MD
NPI 1013004662 · Psychiatry Physician · Tacoma, WA
Robert Sands, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1013004662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013004662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25200M00015092 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 70 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 34 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 30 |
| Olanzapine | 29 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 28 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 22 |
| Risperidone | 19 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Sands's NPI number?
- Robert Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013004662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Sands's specialty?
- Robert Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Sands located?
- Robert Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 3609 So 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405.
- What is Robert Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Sands is (253) 752-6056.
- Is Robert Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Sands's NPI (1013004662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.