Sanford Guttler, M.D.
NPI 1629057336 · Family Medicine Physician · Granite Falls, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Guttler, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Granite Falls, NC (NPI 1629057336).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629057336
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23284 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
126 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 25 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 25 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 11 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 48 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 18 |
| Alprazolam | 23 | — |
| Meloxicam | 19 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Guttler's NPI number?
- Sanford Guttler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629057336, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Guttler's specialty?
- Sanford Guttler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Guttler located?
- Sanford Guttler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Trade St, Granite Falls, NC 28630-1525.
- What is Sanford Guttler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Guttler is (828) 396-3136.
- Does Sanford Guttler accept Medicare?
- Sanford Guttler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Guttler's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Guttler's NPI (1629057336) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.