Amber Sands, PA-C
NPI 1134276389 · Physician Assistant · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amber Sands, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1134276389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134276389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA1027 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
783 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 358 | $108 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Single Standardized Instrument Via Electronic Platform With Automated Result96146 | 336 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 43 | $75 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 32 | $49 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 14 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$108 (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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 340 | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 319 | 86 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 297 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 231 | 34 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 184 | 48 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 149 | 27 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 12 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-03
- Last updated
- 2022-04-25
- Certified
- 2022-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amber Sands's NPI number?
- Amber Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134276389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amber Sands's specialty?
- Amber Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Amber Sands located?
- Amber Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 5590 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511-3019.
- What is Amber Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amber Sands is (775) 323-2080.
- Does Amber Sands accept Medicare?
- Amber Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amber Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Amber Sands's NPI (1134276389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.