Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stephen Sandwell, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Surgical Physician Assistant · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Neurological Surgery Physician · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1477525970
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.7 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-1600
fax (256) 539-0856
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 5, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Alabama #37118 · Kentucky #PA722 · New York #281802-1
- Medicaid (4)
- AL #216388 · AL #216728 · AL #216493 · KY #9500292900
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477525970. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
812
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,315
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 185 | 142 | $84 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 89 | 89 | $103 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 74 | 62 | $118 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 71 | 46 | $43 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 61 | 61 | $123 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 48 | 48 | $151 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 45 | 23 | $34 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 44 | 39 | $160 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 38 | 36 | $52 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 31 | 20 | $36 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$81
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Medical Technology, Inc. | 2 | $43.18 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $37.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
200
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$1,871
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 62 | 46 | $563 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 60 | 42 | $780 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 32 | 20 | $112 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 26 | 12 | $159 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 20 | 15 | $257 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Sandwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Sandwell practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Stephen Sandwell practice?
Dr. Stephen Sandwell practices at 201 Governors Dr Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801. Office phone: 2565331600.
What is Dr. Stephen Sandwell's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Sandwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477525970, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Sandwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Sandwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Sandwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.