Thomas Sanford, MD
NPI 1568489151 · Otolaryngology Physician · St. Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Sanford, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in St. Louis, MO (NPI 1568489151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568489151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 109913 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
437 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 102 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $87 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 62 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $63 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 44 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 133 | 58 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 99 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 33 | 11 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 24 | — |
| Mupirocin | 21 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 17 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$178 across 2 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-12
- Certified
- 2021-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Sanford's NPI number?
- Thomas Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568489151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Sanford's specialty?
- Thomas Sanford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Sanford located?
- Thomas Sanford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63104.
- What is Thomas Sanford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Sanford is (314) 977-5110.
- Does Thomas Sanford accept Medicare?
- Thomas Sanford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Sanford's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Sanford's NPI (1568489151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.