Sanford Lax, MD
NPI 1871570903 · Family Medicine Physician · Gallatin, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Lax, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gallatin, TN (NPI 1871570903).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871570903
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301407434 (MI)
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
759 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 | 248 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $87 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 86 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 86 | $127 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 67 | $41 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 255 | 86 |
| Gabapentin | 152 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 147 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 143 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2005-12-29
- Last updated
- 2019-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Lax's NPI number?
- Sanford Lax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871570903, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Lax's specialty?
- Sanford Lax is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Lax located?
- Sanford Lax's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Nashville Pike Ste 100, Gallatin, TN 37066-3154.
- What is Sanford Lax's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Lax is (615) 230-8601.
- Does Sanford Lax accept Medicare?
- Sanford Lax is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Lax's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Lax's NPI (1871570903) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.