David Sands, DPM
NPI 1548265788 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Great Neck, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Sands, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Great Neck, NY (NPI 1548265788).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548265788
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N005419 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
3,753 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,264 | $104 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 912 | $51 |
| Test Or Measurement for Functional Capacity, Each 15 Minutes97750 | 636 | $33 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 263 | $97 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 172 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 141 | $128 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 58 | 33 |
| Tavaborole | 28 | 12 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 20 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 20 | — |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12)brand: Cyanocobalamin Injection | 18 | — |
| Efinaconazolebrand: Jublia | 16 | — |
| Econazole Nitrate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 across 3 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2012-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Sands's NPI number?
- David Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548265788, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Sands's specialty?
- David Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is David Sands located?
- David Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021.
- What is David Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Sands is (516) 482-8826.
- Does David Sands accept Medicare?
- David Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — David Sands's NPI (1548265788) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.