David Sanford, M. D.
NPI 1629039342 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629039342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6575 (TX)
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
18 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
461 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 171 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 68 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 44 | $179 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$793 across 34 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 (17)
- 7121 S. Padre Island DrSuite 102,101,119Corpus Christi, TX 78412-4938Phone: (361) 696-6000Fax: (361) 992-4120
- 27700 Northwest FreewaySte 400,425Cypress, TX 77433-6767Phone: (832) 377-3260Fax: (888) 506-5887
- 13215 Dotson Rd Ste 340Houston, TX 77070-4535Phone: (281) 477-8600Fax: (281) 477-8577
- 11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 150Houston, TX 77089-6097Phone: (281) 481-6688Fax: (281) 481-0870
- 9150 Main St Ste A3Houston, TX 77025-3848Phone: (713) 630-8181Fax: (713) 838-9708
- 7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 460Houston, TX 77074-1841Phone: (713) 778-0300Fax: (713) 778-0303
- 925 Gessner RdSuite 600,650Houston, TX 77024-2645Phone: (713) 827-9525Fax: (713) 468-3561
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2026-03-18
- Certified
- 2026-03-18
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.