Sandy Popham, MD
NPI 1043269228 · Nephrology Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandy Popham, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1043269228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043269228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35304 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
568 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 264 | $197 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 130 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 26 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $94–$197 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 565 | 157 |
| Furosemide | 548 | 175 |
| Allopurinol | 427 | 116 |
| Lisinopril | 247 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 239 | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 190 | 50 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 169 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2021-01-20
- Certified
- 2021-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandy Popham's NPI number?
- Sandy Popham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043269228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandy Popham's specialty?
- Sandy Popham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandy Popham located?
- Sandy Popham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Superior St Ste L201, Duluth, MN 55802-2207.
- What is Sandy Popham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandy Popham is (218) 249-7980.
- Does Sandy Popham accept Medicare?
- Sandy Popham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandy Popham's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandy Popham's NPI (1043269228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.