Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Sandefer

Vascular Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1588018923
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816
Additional location
1720 7Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331718
(205) 996-1660

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084V0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #38946

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588018923. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
305
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$29,168
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 110 35 $112
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 87 33 $74
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 31 29 $36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 24 24 $163
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 20 $89
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 20 20 $76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Birmingham Vascular Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$1,436
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 30 11 $772
Levetiracetam Generic 22 0 $665

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristen Sandefer's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Sandefer practices Vascular Neurology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Kristen Sandefer practice?
Dr. Kristen Sandefer practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Kristen Sandefer's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Sandefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588018923, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Sandefer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Sandefer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Sandefer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.