Phillip Sandifer, M.D.
NPI 1831453158 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Oxford, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831453158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25801 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,868 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 598 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 331 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 299 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 256 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 214 | $82 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 179 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 879 | 352 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 335 | 218 |
| Methocarbamol | 311 | 152 |
| Prednisone | 250 | 216 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 240 | 170 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 239 | 210 |
| Pregabalin | 178 | 93 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$222 across 6 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 (2)
- 118 Fairfield DrNew Albany, MS 38652-3107Phone: (662) 767-4200Fax: (662) 767-4204
- 1211 S Gloster St Ste aTupelo, MS 38801-6548Phone: (662) 767-4200Fax: (662) 767-4204
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-02
- Last updated
- 2020-07-21
- Certified
- 2020-07-21
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.