Anthony Sands, PA-C
NPI 1942757869 · Physician Assistant · Portland, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anthony Sands, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Portland, MI (NPI 1942757869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942757869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601007918 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
78 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 61 | $114 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 17 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$114 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | — |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Omeprazole | 18 | — |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 16 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 10 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-08
- Last updated
- 2022-11-09
- Certified
- 2022-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anthony Sands's NPI number?
- Anthony Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942757869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anthony Sands's specialty?
- Anthony Sands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Anthony Sands located?
- Anthony Sands's practice location on file with NPPES is 1218 E Grand River Ave, Portland, MI 48875-1628.
- What is Anthony Sands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anthony Sands is (517) 732-8877.
- Does Anthony Sands accept Medicare?
- Anthony Sands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anthony Sands's NPI active?
- Yes — Anthony Sands's NPI (1942757869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.