Sanford Sharp, MD
NPI 1649232828 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Sharp, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1649232828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649232828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00023613 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4,236 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,462 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 327 | $26 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum86320 | 305 | $17 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 264 | $17 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 224 | $63 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 178 | $25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2024-10-07
- Certified
- 2024-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Sharp's NPI number?
- Sanford Sharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649232828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Sharp's specialty?
- Sanford Sharp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Sharp located?
- Sanford Sharp's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1161.
- What is Sanford Sharp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Sharp is (423) 629-7688.
- Does Sanford Sharp accept Medicare?
- Sanford Sharp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Sharp's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Sharp's NPI (1649232828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.