Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Valerie Sanford, CRNP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1538135918
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.0 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3980 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 352432382
(205) 510-5000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 28, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LA2200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #1070155
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538135918. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,097
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$109,498
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93793 |
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin | 1,448 | 138 | $9 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 824 | 688 | $100 | |
G0250 |
Physician review, interpretation, and patient management of home inr testing for patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria; testing not occurring more frequent | 316 | 67 | $7 | |
85610 |
Blood test, clotting time | 286 | 22 | $4 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 147 | 108 | $11 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 47 | 44 | $141 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 15 | $72 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 14 | 12 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,566
Patients
2,477
Total drug cost
$1,027,647
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 955 | 380 | $20,416 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 870 | 338 | $9,275 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 620 | 231 | $7,594 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 610 | 175 | $590,971 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 570 | 217 | $12,248 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 491 | 213 | $15,937 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 476 | 184 | $7,590 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 419 | 174 | $3,031 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 363 | 90 | $337,368 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 238 | 87 | $5,640 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Valerie Sanford's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie Sanford practices Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Valerie Sanford practice?
Dr. Valerie Sanford practices at 3980 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 352432382. Office phone: 2055105000.
What is Dr. Valerie Sanford's NPI?
Dr. Valerie Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538135918, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerie Sanford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie Sanford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (HCPCS 93793); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Physician review, interpretation, and patient management of home inr testing for patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria; testing not occurring more frequent (HCPCS G0250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.