Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Sanford, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1710097720
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16950 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 921271607
(858) 499-2600
fax (858) 521-2019
Mailing address
16899 W Bernardo Dr
San Diego, CA 921271603

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 16, 2019
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A6964
Medicaid
CA #00AX69640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710097720. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
424
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$40,227
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 240 139 $97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 55 53 $60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 28 28 $138
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 25 24 $62
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine 21 21 $33
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 20 20 $282
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 18 18 $31
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 17 17 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 193 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,660
Patients
588
Total drug cost
$24,948
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 275 102 $4,270
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 205 62 $4,121
Lisinopril Generic 189 63 $1,913
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 150 56 $1,100
Simvastatin Generic 113 40 $1,314
Losartan Potassium Generic 107 47 $1,887
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 93 30 $447
Atenolol Generic 85 27 $914
Metformin Hcl Generic 82 31 $914
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 75 30 $3,820

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristen Sanford's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Sanford practices Internal Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Kristen Sanford practice?
Dr. Kristen Sanford practices at 16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 921271607. Office phone: 8584992600.
What is Dr. Kristen Sanford's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710097720, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Sanford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Sanford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.