Kara Sands, M.D.
NPI 1457512717 · Neurology Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Sands, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1457512717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457512717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30011 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1813 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1920Phone: (205) 975-7571Fax: (205) 975-6785
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001Phone: (507) 284-2511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
- Certified
- 2023-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Sands's NPI number?
- Kara Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457512717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Sands's specialty?
- Kara Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Sands located?
- Kara Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259.
- What is Kara Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Sands is (480) 301-8000.
- Does Kara Sands accept Medicare?
- Kara Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Sands's NPI (1457512717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.