Christopher Sands, MD
NPI 1831170448 · Hospitalist Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sands, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1831170448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831170448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27871 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
630 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 269 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 197 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 94 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 54 | $159 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 16 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 56 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 66 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 32 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2024-05-30
- Certified
- 2024-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sands's NPI number?
- Christopher Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831170448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sands's specialty?
- Christopher Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sands located?
- Christopher Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-3415.
- What is Christopher Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sands is (901) 516-1489.
- Does Christopher Sands accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sands's NPI (1831170448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.