Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laurence Sands, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Miami, FL
- NPI 1609832922
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1611 Nw 12Th Ave, Box 016960 M851
Miami, FL 331361005
(305) 585-1288
fax (305) 243-8470
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 25, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208C00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME68231
- Medicaid
- FL #2501848-00
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609832922. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
232
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,576
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 59 | 48 | $69 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 29 | 29 | $207 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 29 | 29 | $140 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 25 | 25 | $101 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 18 | 18 | $190 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 18 | 18 | $88 | |
45330 |
Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 17 | 14 | $45 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 14 | 14 | $283 | |
44204 |
Partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $1,845 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $190 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Miami Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$644
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 2 | $437.00 | |
| Innovation Technologies INC | 1 | $181.91 | |
| Eisai INC. | 1 | $24.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
136
Patients
122
Total drug cost
$3,445
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 48 | 46 | $787 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 28 | 27 | $61 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | Generic | 20 | 20 | $85 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $275 |
| Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $251 |
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $1,986 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laurence Sands's medical specialty?
Dr. Laurence Sands practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Miami, FL.
Where does Dr. Laurence Sands practice?
Dr. Laurence Sands practices at 1611 Nw 12Th Ave, Miami, FL 331361005. Office phone: 3055851288.
What is Dr. Laurence Sands's NPI?
Dr. Laurence Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609832922, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laurence Sands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laurence Sands accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laurence Sands commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45378); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.