Sanford Zeigler, MD
NPI 1114216454 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Zeigler, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1114216454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114216454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 122514 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
181 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 50 | $167 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $135 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 20 | $1,539 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 18 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,890 across 30 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200Phone: (650) 723-5948Fax: (650) 723-3045
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-06
- Last updated
- 2020-08-06
- Certified
- 2020-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Zeigler's NPI number?
- Sanford Zeigler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114216454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Zeigler's specialty?
- Sanford Zeigler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Zeigler located?
- Sanford Zeigler's practice location on file with NPPES is 96 Jonathan Lucas St # 295, Charleston, SC 29425-2200.
- What is Sanford Zeigler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Zeigler is (843) 876-4842.
- Does Sanford Zeigler accept Medicare?
- Sanford Zeigler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Zeigler's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Zeigler's NPI (1114216454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.