April Sanchez, M.D.
NPI 1497011548 · Dermatology Physician · Walker, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
April Sanchez, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Walker, LA (NPI 1497011548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497011548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- 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 tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,020 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 306 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $83 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 122 | $49 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 97 | $99 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 163 | 68 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 118 | 85 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 114 | 52 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 82 | 52 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 79 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 76 | 51 |
| Mupirocin | 68 | 46 |
| Terbinafine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,281 across 75 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 (2)
- 5000 Odonavan BlvdSuite 507Walker, LA 70785-6351Phone: (225) 214-3199Fax: (225) 214-8011
- 5000 Odonavan BlvdSuite 507Walker, LA 70785-6351Phone: (225) 214-3199Fax: (225) 214-8011
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-03
- Last updated
- 2019-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is April Sanchez's NPI number?
- April Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497011548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is April Sanchez's specialty?
- April Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is April Sanchez located?
- April Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 29799 Walker Rd S, Walker, LA 70785.
- What is April Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for April Sanchez is (225) 998-0500.
- Does April Sanchez accept Medicare?
- April Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is April Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — April Sanchez's NPI (1497011548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.