Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Eric Sankey, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1174863906
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
242 King Avenue Suite 150
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-1870
Additional location
Duke University Hospital, Duke South, Blue Zone, Room 4523, 4Th Floor
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-3053
Mailing address
Dumc Box 3807, Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC 277103807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 6, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #94418 · North Carolina #218481

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174863906. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
100
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$13,336
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 58 58 $155
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 20 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 19 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$794
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 5 $773.58
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 1 $20.24

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$736
Food and Beverage
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
171
Patients
106
Total drug cost
$2,202
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 88 52 $866
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 32 23 $165
Methocarbamol Generic 30 17 $512
Celecoxib Generic 21 14 $659

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Eric Sankey's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Sankey practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Eric Sankey practice?
Dr. Eric Sankey practices at 242 King Avenue Suite 150, Athens, GA 30606. Office phone: 7064751870.
What is Dr. Eric Sankey's NPI?
Dr. Eric Sankey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174863906, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Sankey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Sankey accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Sankey commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.