Valerie Sands
NPI 1184973760 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Sands is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1184973760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184973760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
523 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 131 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 72 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 46 | $52 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 36 | $86 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 34 | $83 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 28 | $54 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Sands's NPI number?
- Valerie Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184973760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Sands's specialty?
- Valerie Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valerie Sands located?
- Valerie Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is Msc Radiology, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
- What is Valerie Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Sands is (505) 272-2111.
- Does Valerie Sands accept Medicare?
- Valerie Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Sands's NPI (1184973760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.